Trinidad state college main campus-SSS project

TRIO Student Support Services Program Grant Summary

Trinidad State College's Main Campus received a $445,687 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion by August 31, 2026. The SSS Program provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the Trinidad, Colorado campus.

The grant funds services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Through this award, Trinidad State College delivers student support services that enhance academic potential, provide financial literacy education, and offer comprehensive student success programming. These services support the college's mission as a Hispanic-serving institution to improve educational access and completion for underrepresented student populations in higher education.