Project Grant P042A250376

The University of Northern Iowa received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. The program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops to increase student success and facilitate transfer from two-year to four-year institutions.

The SSS program at UNI serves to foster an institutional climate that supports underrepresented student populations, including students with limited English proficiency, homeless students, and those aging out of foster care. Additionally, the program focuses on improving financial and economic literacy outcomes. Typical SSS awards at four-year institutions serve between 100-300 students annually, with continuation funding available on an annual basis subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives over the standard five-year grant period.