Grant Award Summary

The University of Massachusetts Boston received a $509,939 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2028. This award funds the delivery of comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention, graduation, and transfer 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 serve an estimated 100-300 students annually at the Boston campus location. These services are designed to foster academic success and institutional support for students who are historically underrepresented in postsecondary education, including students with limited English proficiency, students from foster care backgrounds, homeless youth, and other disconnected student populations. The award represents part of a five-year grant cycle, with continuation funding subject to annual review and demonstrated progress toward program objectives.