Student support services program for disadvantaged students at elgin community college

Elgin Community College received a $521,725 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The Student Support Services program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Key services provided through this award include academic advising, financial literacy education, and holistic student support designed to strengthen academic potential and overall success in higher education. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Elgin Community College leverages this federal funding to expand educational access and completion for its diverse student population in Elgin, Illinois.