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 $544,727 Project Grant from the U.S. 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. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to increase the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of low-income, first-generation, and disabled students pursuing postsecondary education at the institution.

The Student Support Services program delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to enhance student success and economic literacy. These services target disadvantaged student populations, including those with limited English proficiency and students from historically underrepresented groups, fostering an institutional climate that supports their completion of postsecondary programs and transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.