Student support services - disabilities

The Office of Postsecondary Education (part of the U.S. Department of Education) awarded Emporia State University a $272,364 Project Grant under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with completion targeted for September 24, 2026. This award specifically supports the provision of student support services for college students with disabilities, with the objective of enhancing retention, graduation, and transfer rates for this student population.

Under this grant, Emporia State University will deliver comprehensive supportive services including on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid assistance to serve students with disabilities. The program will foster an institutional climate that prioritizes student success while improving financial literacy and providing targeted workshops designed to help students with disabilities successfully complete their postsecondary education programs. As a five-year grant program structured with annual continuation awards, this initial award represents the first year of funding for the university's disability-focused Student Support Services initiative.