Chemeketa community college SSS program

Chemeketa Community College District received a $338,103 Project Grant award, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged students at the college's Brooks, Oregon location.

The SSS Program provides academic support, financial literacy training, and student success services to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities to increase retention and graduation rates, as well as facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Chemeketa Community College will deliver these services to enhance the postsecondary education potential of underserved student populations and improve their overall academic and career readiness. The award represents a one-year funding cycle within the program's standard five-year grant structure, with continuation awards subject to annual review and demonstrated progress toward program objectives.