Carlow University TRIO Student Support Services Grant Summary

Carlow 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 program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. This grant funds comprehensive academic and support services designed to enhance retention, graduation, and transfer rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

Through this award, Carlow University will deliver supportive services including tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and student workshops to eligible college students enrolled at the institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. These services are designed to increase the potential for successful completion of postsecondary education programs and facilitate student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The grant represents one year of a five-year funding cycle, with continuation awards subject to annual performance review and fund availability.