Kutztown university's student support services program

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania received a $361,927 Project Grant award from the 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 award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The Student Support Services program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. Services typically encompass academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and other support mechanisms intended to strengthen students' academic potential and overall success in completing their postsecondary education programs. As part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Kutztown University's SSS initiative aligns with the broader federal objective to improve postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for disadvantaged populations.