Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Mississippi State University $272,364 under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, for a project period extending through September 24, 2026. This Project Grant funds the Mississippi State University TRIO Student Support Services STEM initiative, which delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program focuses on increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful completion of academic programs and transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

The SSS STEM program at Mississippi State University provides targeted academic support, financial literacy education, and other student success services to enhance the educational potential of participating disadvantaged students. Through this one-year funding period, the university delivers integrated support services aimed at improving academic achievement and increasing the likelihood of program completion and credential attainment among its student population. As a comprehensive research institution, Mississippi State University leverages its institutional resources and expertise to support student success across STEM-focused academic programs.