Project Grant P042A251372

TRIO Student Support Services Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Yakima Valley College a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program grant (CFDA 84.042) in the amount of $366,447 on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This Project Grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The award supports the delivery of critical academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and related student support services at the college's Yakima, Washington campus.

The TRIO SSS program at Yakima Valley College directly addresses student retention, graduation rates, and transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the college leverages this funding to support its diverse student population and advance institutional responsiveness to underrepresented populations. The grant aligns with the college's broader federal grant portfolio focused on student success, complementing concurrent investments in STEM education, workforce development, and first-year student experiences.