University of WI-EAU claire SSS-disabled

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program delivers academic advising, financial literacy training, tutoring, and mentoring services to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

The award supports the university's commitment to student success by providing integrated support that strengthens academic potential and completion rates among vulnerable student populations. As part of the broader TRIO program network administered by the Federal TRIO Programs office, this grant enables UW-Eau Claire to implement evidence-based interventions that address barriers to postsecondary education access and completion. The one-year project period aligns with the standard TRIO SSS funding cycle, with continuation awards available on an annual basis subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.