University of evansville ED trio student support services program

The University of Evansville received a $272,364 Project Grant award 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 25, 2025 through September 24, 2026. This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The SSS Program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to increase student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. The program also fosters institutional support for historically underrepresented students, limited English proficient students, students with disabilities, and other disconnected populations. Based on typical SSS program implementation, the University of Evansville is expected to deliver these services to approximately 100-300 students annually, with continuation funding available through a five-year grant period subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives.