Federal Grant Award Summary

Vincennes University Experience VU – Student Support Services (Disabilities)

Vincennes University received a $272,364 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. This award funds the delivery of comprehensive academic and support services specifically designed for students with disabilities at the institution's Vincennes, Indiana campus. The program provides tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to enhance student retention, graduation, and transfer outcomes.

The TRIO Student Support Services program targets low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students to increase their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs. This award represents a standard annual continuation funding amount within a five-year grant cycle, with future year funding subject to demonstrated program performance and continued fund availability. The services delivered through this award contribute to the broader federal objective of expanding access and success for disadvantaged student populations in higher education.