Msmu institute for student academic enrichment (isae) trio SSS project

Mount Saint Mary's University received a $342,908 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The ISAE project delivers comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution. These services are designed to enhance student retention and graduation rates while increasing academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success in postsecondary education.

The award supports the university's efforts to provide essential academic enrichment and student support initiatives at its Los Angeles, California campus. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and underrepresented student populations, Mount Saint Mary's University leverages this federal funding to strengthen educational outcomes and facilitate student progress toward degree completion and successful transfer opportunities within the higher education system.