The Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 has announced that the grant that funds the TRIO Student Support Services Program has been renewed through the year 2025. TRIO SSS is a 100% federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Education that is designed to provide academic development and assist students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. More information regarding the grant program is available through the online IECC website. The renewed grant starts this month and will end August 31st of 2025.