Indiana wesleyan university student support services

Indiana Wesleyan University received a $346,316 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students at the university's Marion, Indiana campus, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

Under this award, Indiana Wesleyan University will deliver services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating successful degree completion. The TRIO SSS Program provides targeted interventions to help disadvantaged students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and increase transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions, supporting the university's commitment to educational access and student success across diverse populations.