Trio student support services - disability access

Northeastern Illinois University 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 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 at the Chicago, Illinois campus.

The grant supports the delivery of student support services aimed at increasing student retention, graduation rates, and transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions. Services provided through this award include academic advising, financial literacy education, and other supportive interventions designed to enhance student success potential and facilitate completion of postsecondary education programs. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Northeastern Illinois University continues its demonstrated commitment to addressing educational inequities and supporting diverse urban student populations through this federally funded initiative.