MCC TRIO SSS Program Development Project – Grant Summary

Mesa Community College was awarded $272,364 on September 25, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education. The project grant, with a completion date of September 24, 2026, funds the development and enhancement of student support services designed to improve postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The funded initiative will deliver comprehensive supportive services that aim to increase student retention and graduation rates, while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services provided will focus on enhancing academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success in higher education. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Mesa Community College will leverage this funding to strengthen its TRIO SSS program development efforts, contributing to expanded access and completion of postsecondary education programs for its diverse student population in Mesa, Arizona.