Chabot college trio student support services teacher prep program

Chabot College received a $194,500 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). This award funds a specialized teacher preparation track within Chabot College's TRIO Student Support Services initiative, operating through September 24, 2026. The program delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention, graduation, and transfer rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities pursuing teacher preparation credentials.

The grant supports on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops specifically tailored to students in teacher preparation programs. These services foster an institutional climate supportive of student success while improving financial and economic literacy. The TRIO Student Support Services program operates on a five-year grant cycle with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress toward objectives. This award represents one component of Chabot College's broader TRIO portfolio, which includes additional specialized tracks in STEM and support for students with disabilities, collectively serving the institution's diverse student population in Hayward, California.