Student support services-fort worth/waco

Award Details:

On September 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Tarleton State University $272,364 under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for a one-year project period concluding September 24, 2026.

Products and Services:

This Project Grant funds a Student Support Services program that provides comprehensive supportive services to low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. The program delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid assistance alongside workshops designed to enhance student retention and graduation rates. Services also address the academic and financial literacy needs of historically underrepresented populations and students facing barriers to postsecondary completion. The TRIO Student Support Services program operates on five-year award cycles with annual continuation funding subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability. Tarleton maintains a portfolio of three TRIO Student Support Services grants totaling $544,728 in combined federal funding, reflecting the institution's commitment to supporting student success across multiple cohorts.