Increase college retention and graduation rates of participants by providing opportunities for academic development, basic college requirements, and motivate students toward completion of postsec ED

Rider University received a $361,922 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award supports comprehensive student support services designed to increase college retention and graduation rates among disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program delivers academic development opportunities, assistance with basic college requirements, and motivational support to encourage participants toward successful completion of postsecondary education.

The TRIO SSS Program at Rider University's Trenton, New Jersey location will provide targeted interventions to enhance student success and transfer outcomes from two-year to four-year institutions. These services contribute to the broader federal objective of improving postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion rates for underrepresented student populations, with continuation awards available on an annual basis contingent upon demonstrated progress toward program objectives.