Suny fulton-montgomery trio quest project

Fulton Montgomery Community College received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 1, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The award period extends through August 31, 2026, and will support the college's TRIO Quest Project based in Johnstown, New York. Under this federal initiative, the college will provide comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance the postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The services will focus on increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving academic potential and financial literacy.

The TRIO Student Support Services Program operates as a federal mechanism to expand postsecondary education access and completion for underserved student populations. Through this award, Fulton Montgomery Community College will deliver targeted academic support, financial aid counseling, and career guidance services to eligible participants. As a component of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, the college leverages this federal funding to strengthen its mission of serving disadvantaged and underserved students in Montgomery County through direct educational support and student success initiatives.