Haskell trio student support services

Haskell Indian Nations University received a $306,514 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students at the institution's Lawrence, Kansas campus. The SSS Program provides targeted interventions to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities through services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, facilitating institutional transfers, and building financial literacy and academic potential.

Through this funding, Haskell Indian Nations University will deliver supportive services specifically tailored to serve Native American students and other disadvantaged populations enrolled in its programs. The initiative aligns with the university's mission as a tribally-owned, minority-serving 1994 Land Grant College and reflects the SSS Program's broader objective of enhancing postsecondary access and completion for underrepresented populations. As a continuation award subject to annual approval, the grant requires evidence of progress toward meeting project objectives and compliance with grant conditions.