Morehead 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 program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services focused on teacher preparation and serves disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops designed to increase retention and graduation rates for the targeted student population.
The Student Support Services program at Morehead State operates under the standard five-year grant framework with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress. The university's SSS initiative for teacher preparation typically serves 100-300 students per year and is aligned with the broader federal TRIO mission to enhance postsecondary completion rates and facilitate student transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. This award represents one component of Morehead State's substantial federal TRIO portfolio, which includes multiple Upward Bound, Talent Search, and student support initiatives across the institution's service region.