Serving students-trio SSS with disabilities. Many students face educational/socioeconomic struggles. With an SSS project, UM has a unique opportunity to address the gaps among eligible students

The University of Montevallo received a $544,727 Project Grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042), awarded on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This grant funds a comprehensive SSS initiative designed to serve college students with disabilities and other disadvantaged populations facing educational and socioeconomic barriers at the institution.

The project delivers core student support services including on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid assistance. The SSS program aims to increase retention and graduation rates while addressing educational gaps among eligible low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Through this initiative, the University of Montevallo will provide targeted interventions to enhance academic success, facilitate student persistence in postsecondary education, and improve overall institutional climate for underrepresented and at-risk student populations. The five-year grant structure includes annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward project objectives and fund availability.