Big bend community college trio student support services program

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Big Bend Community College $272,364 on September 1, 2026, under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042). The award funds supportive services to disadvantaged college students to enhance retention and graduation rates and facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. The SSS Program targets low-income college students, first-generation college students, college students with disabilities, students with limited English proficiency, students from historically underrepresented groups, students who are homeless or in foster care, and other disconnected students. Services should also improve students' financial and economic literacy.

Performance occurs in Moses Lake, Washington, with a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The award is structured as a continuation grant; continuation awards are approved annually subject to availability of funds and evidence that the recipient meets grant conditions and makes substantial progress toward project objectives. The initial grant period for new awards under this program is five years.