Arapahoe community college student affairs regular SSS project

Arapahoe Community College received a $272,364 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. The award funds the Arapahoe Community College Student Affairs Regular SSS Project, which delivers comprehensive support services designed to enhance student retention, graduation rates, and transfer success for disadvantaged and at-risk populations, including low-income students, first-generation college attendees, and students with disabilities.

The funded project provides supportive services that increase student academic potential, financial literacy, and overall postsecondary completion for enrolled students at the Littleton, Colorado campus. The Student Support Services program operates under a standard one-year funding cycle with the potential for continuation awards over a five-year grant period, contingent upon institutional performance and progress toward meeting project objectives. These federally-funded services align with the Department of Education's broader mission to expand postsecondary education access and affordability for disadvantaged student populations.