Trio student support services - student enrichment program at western oregon university

Western Oregon University received a $409,098 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 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award funds a Student Enrichment Program designed to provide comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the university's Monmouth, Oregon campus. The program delivers services aimed at enhancing student retention, improving academic performance, strengthening financial literacy, and increasing graduation rates and transfer completion from two-year to four-year institutions.

Under this one-year project period, Western Oregon University will implement evidence-based interventions to support student success and institutional completion outcomes for its target population. The TRIO Student Support Services Program is a federally administered initiative that provides participating institutions with resources to deliver personalized academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and other enrichment activities designed to increase the postsecondary education potential of disadvantaged students. Continuation of this award is subject to annual funding availability and demonstrated progress toward meeting established project objectives.