TRIO Student Support Services – Teacher Preparation Grant Summary

The University of Memphis received a $272,364 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education on September 25, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042). The grant supports a Teacher Preparation-focused Student Support Services program 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 period extends through September 24, 2026, and will deliver on-campus academic support services such as tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid assistance to eligible student participants at the Memphis, Tennessee campus.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates nationally to increase postsecondary completion and transfer rates among underrepresented populations while fostering an institutional climate that supports student success. Through this award, the University of Memphis will provide comprehensive student support services with a specific emphasis on teacher preparation pathways, enabling disadvantaged students to successfully advance through their academic programs and transition to four-year institutions where applicable.