Lansing community college trio student support services

Lansing Community College received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 25, 2025, for its TRIO Student Support Services (CFDA 84.042) program. The award, with a completion date of September 24, 2026, funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance educational outcomes and increase retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The Student Support Services program delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and financial literacy workshops to improve student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. These services also foster an institutional climate supporting students who are limited English proficient, from historically underrepresented groups, homeless, in or aging out of foster care, or otherwise disconnected from educational opportunities. The program operates under a five-year grant structure with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress and fund availability, serving approximately 100-300 students per institution annually.