CSU monterey BAY SSS regular program to increase college retention and graduation rates

The University Corporation At Monterey Bay received a $306,514 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds the CSU Monterey Bay SSS Regular Program, which delivers comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at California State University, Monterey Bay in Sand City, California.

The program provides essential student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates through academic advising, financial literacy instruction, tutoring, and transfer assistance for eligible students. By addressing the educational and financial barriers faced by disadvantaged populations, the SSS Program works to increase postsecondary education completion and facilitate successful transitions from two-year to four-year institutions. This one-year project period represents part of the Department of Education's broader TRIO initiative to expand access to higher education and improve educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations.