Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of California Irvine received a $272,364 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), awarded September 25, 2025, with completion targeted for September 24, 2026. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The services typically include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops aimed at increasing student success and facilitating transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

The TRIO Student Support Services grant operates within a structured five-year funding cycle, though continuation awards are made annually subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress. The program serves approximately 100-300 students per institution annually and includes targeted support tracks for STEM majors, students with disabilities, and limited-English-proficient students. At UC Irvine, this award supports the delivery of these evidence-based support services to enhance academic outcomes and economic literacy while fostering an inclusive institutional climate for historically underrepresented and disconnected student populations.