Pacific university trio scholars student support services project

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Pacific University $272,364 through the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. Under this Project Grant, Pacific University will provide comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The award funds on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops that foster institutional support for student success and improve financial literacy.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates on a five-year grant cycle, with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress toward stated objectives. This one-year award represents Year 1 of Pacific University's commitment to serve an anticipated 100-300 students annually through evidence-based interventions designed to increase postsecondary completion and facilitate student transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. The university's selection for this competitive grant reflects its capacity to serve disadvantaged student populations and support their academic and economic advancement in higher education.