Trio student support services at ST. John fisher university

St. John Fisher University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the Rochester, New York institution.

Through this funding, St. John Fisher University will deliver services aimed at increasing student retention rates, graduation rates, and academic success. The TRIO SSS Program provides targeted support to help students develop their academic potential, improve financial literacy, and facilitate successful completion of their postsecondary education programs. The institution's SSS initiative represents part of a broader federal investment in student support services, with continuation awards subject to annual approval based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and compliance with grant conditions.