Simpson college trio - student support services program

Simpson College was awarded $277,453 under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) by the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This Project Grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic success and postsecondary completion for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

The grant supports services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates, improve financial literacy, and facilitate academic advancement. The TRIO Student Support Services Program operates with a standard one-year project period and provides grantees flexibility to structure support services aligned with institutional needs and student populations served. Continuation funding beyond the initial award year is available subject to demonstrated progress toward project objectives and fund availability.