Trio student support services -a & M-commerce

East Texas A&M University received a $596,300 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The grant supports a range of student support services aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates while facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Typical services under this program include academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and other supportive interventions that strengthen student academic potential and overall success in higher education. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, East Texas A&M University will deliver these services to eligible student populations at its Commerce, Texas campus during the project period.