Pupr- SSS-regular

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, Inc. a Project Grant of $369,133 under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's San Juan campus.

Under this award, the university provides targeted supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic performance, and facilitating successful degree completion. The program delivers services including academic advising, financial literacy education, and holistic student success support to help disadvantaged students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs. The funding enables the institution to expand its capacity to serve underrepresented student populations, consistent with its mission as a Hispanic-serving institution with a strong commitment to student success in technical and STEM-related disciplines.