Trio student support services

Virginia Union University received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Richmond, Virginia.

Under this award, Virginia Union University delivers supportive services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates, facilitate successful completion of postsecondary education programs, and improve student transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions. The program provides academic advising, financial literacy training, and other student success initiatives that enhance the academic potential and overall college completion outcomes for the university's vulnerable student populations.