Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $1.1 Million to Support Students at Baltimore-Area Community Colleges

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski and Kweisi Mfume and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $1,127,448 in federal funding for community colleges in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to support low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities as they pursue their degree.

"A quality education opens doors to good-paying jobs and meaningful opportunities, but many still face unnecessary and unfair barriers to academic achievement - especially when it comes to college. These federal investments will enable Baltimore-area community colleges to provide students with the resources they need to overcome obstacles and succeed in school and beyond," said the lawmakers.

The federal grants have been awarded as follows:

• $712,158 to Community College of Baltimore County
• $415,290 to Baltimore City Community College

The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Education's TRIO Student Support Services grant program, which supports preparation and guidance for students as they pursue education beyond high school. This program was funded at $1.91 billion through the FY25 government funding bill.

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