Chabot college trio student support services excel (ESL) program

Chabot College received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The EXCEL (ESL) program delivers comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the Hayward, California campus.

The program provides supportive services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate successful transfer pathways from the two-year community college to four-year institutions, and enhance academic potential and financial literacy. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Chabot College targets underrepresented student populations through this federally-funded initiative, aligning with the broader TRIO SSS program objective to expand postsecondary education access and completion for disadvantaged students. The one-year award represents a standard annual continuation funding cycle under the TRIO program framework, which authorizes five-year grants with annual continuation approvals subject to demonstrated progress toward project objectives.