The University of Connecticut received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education on September 25, 2025, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042). This five-year grant supports the UCONN SSS-STEM initiative, which provides 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 delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops with a specific focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors.
The SSS-STEM program operates through the university's Office Sponsored Programs in Storrs, Connecticut, with services intended to increase student success in postsecondary education and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. The grant period extends through September 24, 2026, with continuation awards anticipated annually, subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress toward program objectives. As a representative TRIO award, this funding exemplifies the Department of Education's commitment to supporting institutional capacity for serving underrepresented and disadvantaged student populations in STEM disciplines.
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