Viterbo University TRIO Student Support Services Program Summary

Viterbo University Inc. received a $365,011 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042). The university will deliver comprehensive academic and student support services to low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students enrolled at its La Crosse, Wisconsin campus. Services provided under this award include tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops designed to increase student retention, graduation rates, and transfer outcomes.

This award is part of a five-year grant cycle, with continuation funding subject to annual review and demonstrated progress toward project objectives. The TRIO Student Support Services program has historically distributed substantial federal resources—$6.54 billion across 6,301 awards since 2001—to support disadvantaged students in completing their postsecondary education. Viterbo University's track record of successfully administering federal higher education grants, including prior TRIO and other postsecondary education initiatives, demonstrates institutional capacity to effectively implement student support programming and achieve measurable outcomes in student success metrics.