Trio student support service

Saint Peter's University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (CFDA 84.042) program, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities attending the institution's Jersey City, New Jersey campus.

Through this award, Saint Peter's University will deliver integrated student support services aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential, enhancing financial literacy, and facilitating student success in higher education. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the university will leverage these funds to provide targeted interventions that support disadvantaged students in completing their postsecondary education programs and, where applicable, facilitate successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. The one-year grant period aligns with the standard TRIO SSS annual funding cycle, with continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and available federal funding.