Central community college trio/SSS 2025 project

Central Community College 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. The SSS program is designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

Through this award, Central Community College will provide comprehensive supportive services to enhance academic success and progression for eligible students enrolled at its Columbus Campus in Grand Island, Nebraska. The program will deliver targeted interventions focused on increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving financial literacy and overall academic potential. These services support the college's mission to expand educational access and create pathways for students from diverse backgrounds to successfully complete their postsecondary education programs.