Georgian court university program to provide trio-SSS services for eligible students

Georgian Court University received a $352,531 Project Grant award dated September 1, 2025, through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education to implement the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The program is designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Under this one-year award period (concluding August 31, 2026), Georgian Court University will deliver comprehensive supportive services to eligible students at its Lakewood, New Jersey campus, including academic support, financial literacy education, and student success programming aimed at improving retention and graduation rates.

The TRIO SSS Program focuses on removing barriers to postsecondary education completion and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Through the funded initiative, Georgian Court University will provide direct student services and support mechanisms designed to enhance academic potential and overall educational success for the targeted student population. These services represent the institution's continued commitment to supporting educational access and student achievement among disadvantaged populations in higher education.