University of mary student support services

The University of Mary received a $348,514 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, specifically low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution's Bismarck, North Dakota campus.

The grant supports core SSS Program objectives of increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services provided through this funding include academic support, financial literacy education, and student success programming that enhance academic potential and overall educational attainment. As a private, non-profit comprehensive university with demonstrated expertise in student support initiatives, the University of Mary has established capacity to deliver these integrated support services to underserved student populations as part of the Department of Education's broader TRIO Programs initiative.