ASPIRE even higher: from enrollment to graduation success (ASPIRE)

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College received a $619,093 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) for its "ASPIRE EVEN HIGHER: From Enrollment to Graduation Success" initiative. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports institutional strengthening and development activities designed to enhance the college's academic, management, and fiscal capabilities. As a minority-serving institution, the college will utilize these funds to implement targeted development activities that strengthen institutional capacity and support student success initiatives.

The grant aligns with the Higher Education Institutional Aid program's core objective of helping eligible colleges and universities strengthen their management and fiscal operations while enhancing academic quality. The project focuses on improving institutional systems and support services that facilitate student progression from enrollment through degree completion, with particular attention to outcomes for low-income and underrepresented student populations at the Indiana-based institution.