Trio SSS for grays harbor college

Grant Award Summary

Grays Harbor College received a $286,109 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) for the period September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance academic outcomes and increase completion and transfer rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the college. The SSS program provides targeted interventions including academic advising, financial literacy education, and student retention initiatives to improve postsecondary education accessibility and success for disadvantaged student populations.

The grant supports Grays Harbor College's commitment to serving its rural Washington community, particularly students from the Aberdeen area who face barriers to higher education completion. As a public community college with established federal grant infrastructure, the institution utilizes SSS funding to deliver wrap-around support services that address the multifaceted challenges disadvantaged students encounter during their postsecondary education. This award represents continuation of the college's participation in the federal TRIO Programs initiative, which has demonstrated effectiveness in increasing student retention and facilitating successful transitions within the higher education system.