Rock valley college student support services - regular

Rock Valley College received a $272,364 Project Grant award dated September 1, 2025, through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The grant, which extends through August 31, 2026, funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Rockford, Illinois.

The funded services support increased student retention, graduation rates, and transfer success from two-year to four-year institutions through targeted academic support, financial literacy programming, and student success interventions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and community college, Rock Valley College leverages this funding to provide specialized support services that improve academic potential and overall student success for underrepresented populations, consistent with the SSS Program's mission to enhance postsecondary education access and completion for disadvantaged students.