Student support services

Helena College University of Montana 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) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The grant supports services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential, and facilitating student success in higher education. The Student Support Services program provides targeted interventions such as academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, and transfer assistance to help eligible students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and transition from two-year to four-year institutions where applicable.