Trio teacher prep student support services at western oregon university

Western Oregon University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This award supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, specifically low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at Western Oregon University's Monmouth, Oregon campus.

The funded program will deliver targeted supportive services aimed at increasing student retention, graduation rates, and successful transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. Services include academic advising, financial literacy education, and other support mechanisms to enhance student success potential in their enrolled postsecondary programs. As a one-year project award, this funding represents continuation support for Western Oregon University's established Student Support Services initiative, which aligns with the broader federal objective of improving postsecondary education access and completion for economically disadvantaged student populations.