Student support services provides services to increase the percentage of eligible low-income, first-generation and/or disabled students who successfully pursue postsecondary education opportunities

Southeastern Oklahoma State University received a $581,470 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to increase the percentage of eligible low-income, first-generation, and disabled students who successfully pursue and complete postsecondary education opportunities.

The grant funds on-campus services including academic tutoring, advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops. These services are intended to enhance retention and graduation rates, improve student transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions, and foster an institutional climate supporting student success. The program also addresses financial and economic literacy and serves students from historically underrepresented populations, including students with disabilities, those with limited English proficiency, and other disconnected student populations. TRIO Student Support Services typically serves 100-300 students per institution annually across the nation through funded projects.