The student success program: gateway to academic achievement

Bunker Hill Community College received a $331,709 Project Grant 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 award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance student success and retention, with a specific focus on low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Core services delivered through this grant include academic support, financial literacy instruction, and student retention initiatives aimed at increasing graduation rates and facilitating successful transfer pathways from the two-year community college to four-year institutions.

The program operates at the college's Charlestown, Massachusetts campus and represents part of BHCC's broader commitment to educational equity and supporting underrepresented student populations. As a standard TRIO SSS award, the project is subject to annual continuation review based on demonstrated progress toward meeting program objectives and evidence of effective resource management. The funding enables BHCC to expand access to postsecondary education and enhance completion outcomes for disadvantaged students within its service area.