Renton technical college student support services program for students with academic need who are low-income, first-generation, and/or have disabilities

Renton Technical College received a $272,364 Project Grant award dated September 25, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042). The grant supports a comprehensive student support services program designed to enhance retention, graduation rates, and transfer opportunities for low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Services delivered through this grant include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and targeted workshops that foster financial and economic literacy while creating an institutional climate that supports student success.

The program serves an estimated 100-300 students annually and is part of a broader national initiative operating through a five-year grant period with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives. The award runs through September 24, 2026, and represents one component of Renton Technical College's multifaceted approach to workforce development and student success, particularly for underrepresented populations including immigrant and refugee students.