Minneapolis community and technical college SSS ESL project proposes to continue serving 140 participants

Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation received a $263,920 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), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award funds continuation of the institution's SSS ESL (English as a Second Language) Project, which provides comprehensive supportive services to 140 disadvantaged postsecondary students.

The SSS ESL Project delivers targeted assistance designed to enhance student retention, degree completion, and transfer outcomes for low-income, first-generation, and other at-risk students enrolled in the college's programs. Services under this TRIO initiative support students in strengthening their academic potential, financial literacy, and overall success in higher education. The one-year continuation award represents ongoing federal investment in evidence-based support services that address barriers to postsecondary completion for vulnerable student populations at the Minneapolis institution.