Mercer university student support services-macon

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Mercer University a Project Grant of $272,364.00 under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award funds the Mercer University Student Support Services program located in Macon, Georgia, which provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance the academic success and postsecondary completion rates of disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The program delivers targeted interventions to increase student retention, graduation rates, and facilitate transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services encompass academic advising, financial literacy education, and personalized support to strengthen student academic potential and overall success in higher education. As a TRIO SSS grantee, Mercer University implements evidence-based practices to serve eligible students throughout their postsecondary education journey, with continuation of funding contingent upon annual review and demonstrated progress toward meeting established project objectives.