Federal Grant Award Summary

McHenry County College received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, awarded on September 25, 2025, through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program provides services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving academic potential and financial literacy. The grant period extends through September 24, 2026.

The College will deliver these supportive services at its Crystal Lake, Illinois campus under the TRIO SSS Program framework. The program's core objective is to enhance the potential for disadvantaged students to successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and transition to four-year institutions. By providing targeted academic support and student success services, McHenry County College will contribute to improving educational access, affordability, and completion outcomes for its student population served through this federal funding mechanism.