Trio SSS project

Dominican University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's River Forest, Illinois campus.

The TRIO SSS Program delivers evidence-based services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Through this one-year funding period, Dominican University will provide services that enhance academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success in higher education, with particular emphasis on supporting underrepresented and minority student populations consistent with the university's designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.