UCONN-Hartford Student Support Services Project Grant Summary

The University of Connecticut received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to improve student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

Under this five-year grant cycle, UConn-Hartford will serve an anticipated student population through targeted supportive services that foster an institutional climate supporting academic achievement across diverse student populations, including those with limited English proficiency, historically underrepresented students, and other disconnected student populations. The award is subject to annual continuation approval based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability, consistent with standard TRIO program guidelines and nonfederal peer-review processes outlined in 34 CFR 646.21 and 646.22.