Trio student support services

Mission College, operating under the West Valley-Mission Community College District, received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the 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. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

The funded services encompass academic tutoring, academic advising, financial aid assistance, and targeted student support initiatives aimed at improving academic potential and financial literacy. The program's primary objectives include increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. As a continuation award, this grant represents ongoing federal commitment to Mission College's demonstrated success in supporting student advancement and meeting project objectives within the TRIO SSS Program framework.