Student support services - stem - colorado mesa university

Colorado Mesa University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. 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 supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program provides targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transitions from two-year to four-year institutions.

The services delivered through this grant at Colorado Mesa University's Grand Junction, Colorado campus include academic advising, financial literacy education, and holistic student support programming aimed at improving academic success and student persistence. The TRIO Student Support Services Program represents a federal investment in expanding postsecondary education access and completion for underrepresented student populations, with continuation awards approved annually based on institutional performance in meeting project objectives and demonstrating substantial progress toward stated goals.