John brown university student support services

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded John Brown University a $286,109 Project Grant on September 1, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The award supports a 12-month project period extending through August 31, 2026. The Student Support Services program provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Through this grant, John Brown University will deliver services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions, and improving financial literacy and overall student success in higher education.

The grant funding will support JBU's implementation of targeted academic and support services at its Siloam Springs, Arkansas campus to serve eligible student populations. The Project Grant mechanism represents the primary funding vehicle through which the Department of Education supports institutional Student Support Services programs, with awards typically ranging from approximately $272,000 to $793,000 for annual project periods. JBU's participation in the TRIO SSS Program demonstrates the institution's commitment to expanding educational access and completion for disadvantaged students through federally-funded student support initiatives.