Salisbury university trio SSS program (disabled)

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Salisbury University $272,364 through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This Project Grant funds on-campus support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, with specific emphasis on students with disabilities. The program delivers comprehensive student support services including tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops to increase successful completion of postsecondary education programs and facilitate student transfer from two-year to four-year institutions.

The SSS Program targets low-income students, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and other underrepresented or disconnected student populations. Through this award, Salisbury University will provide these integrated support services to an estimated cohort of students over the one-year funding period, contributing to the broader federal objective of increasing postsecondary completion rates and economic mobility among disadvantaged populations. The grant operates under a five-year authorization framework with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives.