Wenatchee valley college student support services program

Wenatchee Valley College Foundation received a $272,364 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education to support the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The program delivers comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities, with the primary objective of enhancing student retention, academic success, graduation rates, and transfer outcomes from two-year to four-year institutions.

The Student Support Services Program at Wenatchee Valley College Foundation will leverage this funding to provide targeted interventions that strengthen academic potential, improve financial literacy, and facilitate student progress toward degree completion. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving North Central Washington across a 10,000 square mile service area, the college will utilize these resources to address the educational needs of underrepresented populations within its region, including first-generation students and migrant workers. The award supports a one-year project period with the potential for continuation funding subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and availability of federal funds.