TRIO Student Support Services—Disabilities at Eastern Maine Community College

Eastern Maine 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), awarded September 25, 2025, with completion targeted for September 24, 2026. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic success and persistence for disadvantaged college students, with specific emphasis on students with disabilities alongside low-income and first-generation students.

The funded program delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to increase retention and graduation rates among the target student population. These support services foster an institutional climate that addresses the needs of underrepresented and disconnected students while improving financial literacy. The program operates as part of a five-year grant cycle with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress toward project objectives.