Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Biola University $282,364 under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, for a one-year project period concluding September 24, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive academic support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Specific services delivered include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, mentorship, career counseling, and financial aid assistance targeted at increasing postsecondary completion and facilitating student transfer from two-year to four-year institutions.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates nationally through project grants to colleges and universities, with typical annual service delivery to 100–300 students per institution. Grants are structured as five-year awards with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress toward objectives. Biola University's award represents the program's commitment to supporting disadvantaged student populations in its La Mirada, California location through enhanced academic support infrastructure and wraparound services that address financial literacy, retention barriers, and successful degree completion.