Star trio SSS

San Diego Mesa College received a $352,531 Project Grant award 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. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution. The SSS program provides targeted interventions including academic advising, financial literacy education, and transfer support to help disadvantaged students successfully complete their postsecondary education and transition from two-year to four-year institutions.

The San Diego Mesa College TRIO SSS initiative specifically aims to improve academic potential and overall student success outcomes for underrepresented populations within the San Diego metropolitan area. The college's demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, reflected through multiple federal grants supporting STEM education and career development pathways, positions this award as part of a broader institutional strategy to serve diverse student populations and increase postsecondary completion rates.