More than 100 institutions in 36 states will benefit on the additional $23.4 million in Student Support Services grants announced by the U.S. Department of Education just recently.
MCC is a recipient of an additional fund, one of the seven (7) Federal TRIO Programs that aim to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds, low income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities, foster care youth or homeless children and youth succeed from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.
US Dept. of Education: http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/college-students-36-states-benefit-extra-234-million-student-support-services-grants-focused-success-higher-education
US Dept. of Education PDF: College Students in 36 States to Benefit from Extra $23_4 Million in Student Support Services Grants Focused on Success in Higher Education _ U_S.pdf