Trio student support services

Mission College, a division of the West Valley-Mission Community College District in Santa Clara, California, received a $331,250 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) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance academic outcomes and increase retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The funded services include academic tutoring, academic advising, financial aid assistance, and targeted academic support initiatives aimed at improving financial literacy and student success metrics. These interventions are designed to strengthen the academic potential of eligible students and facilitate their progression toward degree completion and transfer to four-year institutions. This award represents part of Mission College's broader commitment to supporting disadvantaged students through federal TRIO programming, with the college receiving approximately $603,614 in total TRIO SSS funding for the 2025-2026 academic year.