Augsburg university SSS (regular) proposal for 2025-2030

Augsburg University received a $306,511 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The award funds the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. These services are delivered at the university's Minneapolis, Minnesota campus and include academic advising, retention and graduation support programming, financial literacy services, and transfer facilitation services to assist students in advancing from two-year to four-year institutions.

The TRIO SSS Program, administered by the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, supports Augsburg University's institutional commitment to serving underrepresented and diverse student populations. Through this award, the university will implement evidence-based interventions and support mechanisms aimed at improving student academic potential, completion rates, and successful transitions within higher education pathways. The award represents part of the Department of Education's broader effort to increase postsecondary education access and affordability for disadvantaged populations.