Livingstone college trio student support services program

Livingstone College, Inc. received a Project Grant award of $361,922 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 award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Under this grant, Livingstone College delivers student support services aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful degree completion. The SSS Program provides targeted interventions including academic advising, financial literacy education, and other supportive services that strengthen students' academic potential and overall success in higher education. As a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Livingstone College leverages this funding to support underrepresented and disadvantaged student populations, with the ultimate goal of improving educational access, affordability, and completion outcomes for eligible participants.