Mhcc scholars

Mount Hood Community College (MHCC) received a $306,511 Project Grant from the U.S. 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. The MHCC Scholars initiative provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Key services delivered through this program include academic support, financial literacy instruction, and student success coaching to improve retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

The grant represents a standard one-year award within the TRIO SSS Program, which operates on five-year cycles with annual continuation awards based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives. MHCC's SSS program aligns with the college's broader institutional commitment to supporting diverse and underserved student populations through evidence-based interventions that enhance academic potential and overall student success in higher education.