Summary of Federal Grant Award

Quinsigamond Community College received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance academic success and degree completion for disadvantaged college students. Services include tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops tailored to address the needs of low-income, first-generation, and disabled students.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates as a five-year grant cycle with annual continuation awards subject to performance metrics and fund availability. Through this award, Quinsigamond Community College will deliver targeted interventions aimed at increasing student retention, graduation rates, and successful transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. The grant funds evidence-based best practices to help students identify and achieve their academic and career goals, with particular emphasis on supporting limited English proficient students, underrepresented populations, and students experiencing housing or other barriers to educational success.