University of maine farmington student support services

Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Maine at Farmington received a $352,530 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, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance academic outcomes and increase retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Chesterville, Maine.

The Student Support Services program provides participating students with targeted supportive services to strengthen their academic potential, improve financial literacy, and facilitate successful completion of postsecondary education programs. At University of Maine at Farmington, these services are delivered to underserved student populations in rural Maine, with particular focus on enhancing educational access and affordability. The one-year grant period supports UMF's ongoing commitment to student success initiatives and aligns with the broader TRIO program objectives of increasing transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions and improving overall postsecondary education completion rates for disadvantaged populations.