Summary: TRIO Student Support Services Grant to Farmingdale State College
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Farmingdale State College $272,364 through the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2026. This Project Grant supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops that foster an institutional climate supporting student success and economic literacy.
The TRIO Student Support Services program operates through the Federal TRIO Programs office and serves approximately 100–300 students per institution annually. Continuation awards are granted annually based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability. This five-year grant cycle positions Farmingdale State College to sustain targeted support services aimed at increasing transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions and improving overall student outcomes for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations.