University of louisiana at monroe trio programs – student support services 2025-2030

The University of Louisiana at Monroe received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2026. This grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

The services provided through this award include academic support, financial literacy education, and student success programming delivered on the Monroe, Louisiana campus. These supportive services are designed to enhance the academic potential and overall educational success of enrolled disadvantaged students, with a focus on improving their ability to successfully complete postsecondary education programs. The grant represents part of a larger federal commitment to increase postsecondary education access and completion for underrepresented student populations across higher education institutions nationwide.