Vermont state university (vtsu) student support services - johnson

Vermont State University, through its Johnson campus location, received a $487,139 Project Grant award from the U.S. 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. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

Under this award, Vermont State University delivers supportive services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The TRIO SSS Program provides targeted interventions to help disadvantaged students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and achieve greater educational success. As a continuation award within the federal TRIO Programs framework, this grant supports Vermont State University's ongoing commitment to educational equity and student support services across its Johnson campus.