Graceland university trio student support services

Graceland University received a $361,922 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) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The program delivers comprehensive support services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college attendees, and students with disabilities. Services provided through this award include academic support, financial literacy education, and comprehensive student success initiatives designed to enhance retention rates, increase graduation outcomes, and facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

The TRIO SSS Program, administered through the Office of Postsecondary Education, is specifically designed to strengthen the postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations. Graceland University's project, located in Lamoni, Iowa, will implement services to increase student academic potential and overall success in higher education. As a private, non-profit institution with a demonstrated track record of managing federal education grants, Graceland University will execute this one-year project with the goal of supporting participating students in completing their postsecondary education programs and advancing their academic pathways.