Student support services (SSS) project of the community college of aurora (CCA)

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) received a $272,364 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. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, with a specific focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) students enrolled at CCA. The SSS program provides targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

Under this award, CCA delivers core student support services including academic advising, financial literacy instruction, and retention support activities designed to strengthen academic potential and overall student success. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and minority institution, CCA leverages this federal funding to address barriers faced by low-income, first-generation, and ESL student populations. The one-year project period aligns with the standard TRIO SSS funding cycle, with continuation awards contingent upon demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.