Project Grant P042A251430

Central Connecticut State University received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged undergraduate students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The TRIO SSS Program provides direct support services to eligible students to increase retention and graduation rates, facilitate academic progress, and improve financial literacy and overall student success. Through this award, CCSU delivers targeted interventions and academic support services on its New Britain, Connecticut campus, contributing to the broader federal initiative to increase postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for disadvantaged student populations. The grant operates on an annual basis with continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives and available federal funding.