University of providence trio student support services project

The University of Providence received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 24, 2026. This grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The University of Providence will deliver on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops to support student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates as a five-year initiative with annual continuation awards contingent upon demonstrated progress toward objectives and fund availability. The University of Providence's award represents a typical funding level within the national program portfolio, which has obligated $6.55 billion across 6,321 total awards since 2001. Services will be provided at the institution's Great Falls, Montana campus, targeting educational access and workforce development for underrepresented student populations, including those with limited English proficiency, students experiencing homelessness, and other disconnected students seeking to complete their postsecondary education.