Northwestern Oklahoma State University received a $544,727 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2026. The award funds comprehensive academic and support services designed to enhance retention, persistence, and graduation rates for low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Alva, Oklahoma. These services typically include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops that foster student success and institutional climate improvements.
The five-year program (with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress) serves to increase the number of disadvantaged students who successfully complete postsecondary education programs and transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. The services also support students with limited English proficiency, students from historically underrepresented populations, and other disconnected student populations while improving financial and economic literacy. This award represents Northwestern Oklahoma State University's continued participation in federally funded TRIO initiatives supporting student development and educational outcomes.