Norfolk state university student support services teacher preparation (K-12)

Norfolk State University received a $272,364 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 the university's Teacher Preparation (K-12) Student Support Services initiative, which is designed to provide comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students pursuing careers in elementary and secondary education. As a historically black college and university, Norfolk State University will deliver services focused on enhancing student retention, graduation rates, and academic success for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled in teacher preparation programs.

Under this one-year project period, the funded Student Support Services program will target college students in teacher preparation pathways to increase their postsecondary completion potential and academic achievement. The initiative aligns with the broader TRIO SSS Program objectives of supporting underrepresented populations in higher education and facilitating successful degree completion, with particular emphasis on preparing qualified educators for K-12 instruction. Continuation funding beyond the initial award period may be approved on an annual basis, contingent upon demonstrated progress toward program objectives and continued availability of federal funds.