Project Grant P042A250409

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded University of Massachusetts Dartmouth $484,060 under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. This Project Grant funds comprehensive academic and support services designed to enhance retention, graduation, and transfer rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. The program provides critical services such as tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to eligible participants at the university's North Dartmouth campus.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates on five-year grant cycles with annual continuation awards subject to performance metrics and fund availability. UMass Dartmouth's award represents one of approximately 1,110 grants distributed nationally through this program in fiscal year 2025, supporting the Department of Education's broader mission to increase postsecondary completion rates among underrepresented and economically disadvantaged student populations. The program prioritizes services for limited English proficient students, historically underrepresented groups, and students experiencing housing or foster care challenges.