Mssu trio SSS project stay

Missouri Southern State University received a $306,489 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 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The MSSU TRIO SSS Project STAY initiative provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance academic success for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Joplin, Missouri.

The grant supports services that increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful completion of postsecondary education programs. Key service components include academic advising, financial literacy instruction, and student support interventions aimed at improving academic potential and overall success in higher education. These services are delivered directly to eligible student populations to strengthen their ability to successfully complete their educational objectives.