CLEVELAND, WI – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Lakeshore College a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant totaling $1.36 million to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. Lakeshore will receive $272,364 annually for the next five years.
This award marks the continuation of 15 years of TRIO services on Lakeshore’s campus. Since 2010, the program has served over 1,000 students, helping them stay in college, earn degrees, and build meaningful careers.
“This grant allows Lakeshore College to continue to provide critical targeted, holistic support for low-income and first-generation students as well as students with disabilities,” said Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of Lakeshore College. “The staff members and efforts supported by this funding can be the difference to help our students stay on track, reach their goals and change their lives.”
Through individualized services including academic tutoring, financial aid, career exploration, and mentoring, TRIO empowers students to overcome barriers to success. These comprehensive supports make it significantly more likely that students will complete their degree or successfully transfer to a four-year university, with the lowest possible debt.
For more information about TRIO Student Support Services at Lakeshore College, visit lakeshore.edu.

 
About Lakeshore College
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
 
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
 
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Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
 
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