Malcolm X college student support services program

Malcolm X College received a $281,275 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 comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the Chicago, Illinois campus. The program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improve academic potential and financial literacy among participants.

As a Hispanic-serving institution and member of the City Colleges of Chicago system, Malcolm X College utilizes SSS funding to provide direct student support services that address barriers to academic success and persistence in higher education. The one-year project period aligns with standard TRIO SSS program guidelines, which emphasize measurable progress toward program objectives and continuation eligibility based on demonstrated outcomes and fund availability. This award complements Malcolm X College's broader portfolio of federal educational grants focused on student success, workforce development, and educational access for underserved populations.