Loyola university new orleans student support services program

Loyola University New Orleans received a $272,364 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). This award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, specifically targeting low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the institution. The program delivers supportive services to improve student retention, graduation rates, and transfer outcomes from two-year to four-year institutions, while also enhancing academic potential and financial literacy for participating students.

The Student Support Services Program at Loyola University New Orleans aligns with the broader federal initiative to increase postsecondary education access and completion for underrepresented and low-income populations. The university's demonstrated track record of supporting educational access and community-centered services positions it to effectively implement services that increase student success in higher education. As part of the broader TRIO SSS Program, which anticipates approximately 1,159 new grants nationally with a total funding pool exceeding $381 million, this award represents targeted federal investment in institutional capacity to support disadvantaged students' academic achievement and degree completion.