Trio-student support services

Chico State Enterprises received a Project Grant award of $306,511 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 award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at California State University, Chico.

Under this award, Chico State Enterprises delivers student support services aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates, facilitating successful transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions, and enhancing academic potential and financial literacy. The program provides targeted interventions to improve overall student success and completion of postsecondary education programs. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Chico State Enterprises leverages its institutional expertise and track record in educational programming to serve underrepresented student populations through evidence-based support mechanisms aligned with federal TRIO program objectives.