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Heritage University received a $285,797 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) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic outcomes and persistence for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution. The program delivers services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating transfer from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving financial literacy and overall academic success.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations in rural Washington, Heritage University will utilize this funding to provide direct student support services that enhance the postsecondary education potential of its disadvantaged student population. The award supports Heritage University's ongoing efforts to address academic achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to higher education completion for underrepresented student groups.