Trio student support services at suny potsdam

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded $387,815 to The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York (SUNY Potsdam) on September 1, 2025, through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This one-year project grant, concluding August 31, 2026, funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students at SUNY Potsdam in Potsdam, New York. The program provides direct support services to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities, with the primary objectives of increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful completion of degree programs.

Through this award, SUNY Potsdam delivers integrated student support services including academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and other services designed to strengthen academic potential and overall student success in higher education. The TRIO SSS Program operates on a five-year statutory grant period, with continuation awards made annually based on demonstrated progress toward project objectives and availability of federal funds. This award represents one of approximately 1,159 new and continuation grants distributed nationally under the program, reflecting the Department of Education's commitment to expanding postsecondary access and completion for underrepresented student populations.