Student support services ESL (SSS-ESL)

Metropolitan Community College's South Omaha Campus received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 25, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS-ESL) program (CFDA 84.042). The grant will support comprehensive academic and student support services through September 24, 2026, specifically targeting limited-English-proficient students and other disadvantaged populations. Services delivered under this award include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops designed to increase retention and graduation rates among low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The SSS-ESL initiative will enhance the college's capacity to serve an estimated 100-300 students annually by fostering an institutional climate that supports academic success for English as a Second Language learners and other underrepresented student populations. The program operates as part of the five-year TRIO Student Support Services initiative, with continuation funding subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and availability of funds. This award aligns with the Department of Education's broader commitment to increasing postsecondary completion and transfer rates for disadvantaged students nationwide.