Community college of vermont office SSS classic application

Community College of Vermont (CCV) received a $428,024 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 grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. CCV will deliver services focused on increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and strengthening academic performance and financial literacy among participating students at its Montpelier, Vermont location.

The Student Support Services program aims to enhance student potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs while improving transfer pathways to four-year institutions. As a child entity of the Vermont State Colleges system with twelve physical locations and robust online programming, CCV leverages this infrastructure to provide accessible educational support services across the state. The award represents one year of a potential five-year grant period, with continuation awards subject to annual approval based on demonstrated progress toward project objectives and availability of federal funding.