Trio student support services disabled only

Winona State University received a $272,364 Project Grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds supportive services specifically designed for students with disabilities at the university's Winona, Minnesota campus. The SSS Program provides comprehensive academic, financial, and personal support services to enhance student retention, graduation rates, and successful completion of postsecondary education programs.

Under this award, Winona State University will deliver direct student support services including academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy counseling, and other services tailored to address the needs of disabled students. The one-year project period aligns with the standard TRIO SSS funding cycle, during which the institution will implement evidence-based interventions to strengthen academic outcomes and increase the likelihood of successful degree completion for this targeted student population. Performance will be monitored based on established federal criteria under 34 CFR 646.21 and 646.22.