Monmouth college trio SSS

Monmouth College received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042), awarded on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This award supports comprehensive support services designed to enhance retention, graduation, and transfer rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

Under this grant, Monmouth College delivers on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops to support student success. The program also fosters an institutional climate that supports students from historically underrepresented populations, students with limited English proficiency, and other disconnected student populations. Additionally, the SSS program improves students' financial and economic literacy to enhance their potential for successfully completing their postsecondary education programs. The TRIO SSS program operates on five-year grant cycles with annual continuation awards contingent on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.