Minneapolis community and technical college SSS disability proposes to continue serving 100 participants

Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation received a $263,920 Project Grant 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 foundation will continue delivering comprehensive support services to 100 disadvantaged college participants, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The TRIO SSS Program funding supports targeted interventions designed to enhance student retention, improve graduation rates, and facilitate successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services typically include academic advising, financial literacy instruction, tutoring, and other supportive services that strengthen academic potential and overall student success in postsecondary education. As a continuation award, this grant represents the foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting educational access and completion for disadvantaged student populations through evidence-based student support programming.