Trio - student support services (SSS) is a college retention and degree completion program that is designed to support income eligible and/or first generation, and disabled students

Eastern New Mexico University received a $544,727 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 grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance college retention and degree completion for income-eligible students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution in Roswell, New Mexico.

Under this award, Eastern New Mexico University will deliver on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops targeting improved retention and graduation rates. The SSS program typically serves 100-300 students per institution annually and fosters an institutional climate supporting the success of historically underrepresented, limited English proficient, and disconnected student populations. This award represents one year of a standard five-year grant period, with continuation funding subject to annual performance review and demonstrated progress toward program objectives.