Student support services

Lincoln Memorial University received a $348,510 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Through this award, the university provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income individuals, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. The program delivers services such as academic advising, financial literacy training, and transfer assistance to increase student retention and graduation rates.

The Student Support Services program, administered through LMU's operations in Harrogate, Tennessee, focuses on improving academic potential and facilitating successful completion of postsecondary education programs. As part of the broader TRIO initiative, which has distributed approximately $381.9 million across roughly 1,159 grants nationally, LMU's award supports evidence-based interventions aimed at increasing postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for underrepresented student populations. The grant is subject to annual continuation review based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and compliance with federal regulations.