Student support services at westfield state university

Westfield State University received a $327,188 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the Westfield, Massachusetts campus.

The Student Support Services program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services provided through this award include academic advising, financial literacy training, and holistic student support designed to improve academic potential and overall student success. As a public higher education institution with demonstrated experience administering federal student support initiatives, Westfield State University will implement these services to enhance postsecondary education access and completion for the disadvantaged student populations served through the program.