UNC asheville trio: student support services (SSS) program

The University of North Carolina at Asheville received a $272,364 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 25, 2025, with completion targeted for September 24, 2026. This one-year award funds comprehensive wraparound support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged undergraduate students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The grant supports academic advising, tutoring, mentorship, career counseling, and financial aid assistance delivered to eligible students at the Asheville campus. As part of the broader TRIO initiative, these services are intended to increase student completion rates, foster an institutional climate supporting student success, and improve financial literacy among participants. The SSS Program operates on a five-year authorization cycle with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward objectives and fund availability.