Citrus college trio stem project

Citrus College received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Services delivered through this award include student mentoring, professional development workshops, and undergraduate research experiences that strengthen academic potential and prepare low-income and first-generation students for successful completion of their postsecondary programs.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and two-year community college, Citrus College utilizes this funding to support disadvantaged students pursuing associate's degrees in STEM fields while facilitating their transfer to four-year institutions. The TRIO Student Support Services Program operates under a five-year grant structure with annual continuation awards subject to available funding and demonstrated progress toward project objectives. This award exemplifies the Department of Education's commitment to increasing retention and graduation rates among underrepresented populations in higher education through targeted institutional support services.