Trio SSS program serving colorado mountain college commuter campuses located at rifle/west garfield and vail valley at edwards

Colorado Mountain College received a $272,364 Project Grant award dated September 1, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This one-year award, with completion targeted for August 31, 2026, funds comprehensive student support services delivered at the college's commuter campuses located in Rifle/West Garfield and Vail Valley at Edwards, Colorado.

Under this grant, Colorado Mountain College will provide supportive services designed to enhance academic success and completion rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the designated campuses. The SSS Program services typically include academic advising, financial literacy training, tutoring, and other forms of student support to increase retention, graduation rates, and transfer opportunities to four-year institutions. These services address critical needs for disadvantaged students in rural Colorado mountain communities, aligning with the college's mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to expand educational opportunities and improve postsecondary education outcomes across the region.