University of washington bothell student support services project

The University of Washington Bothell received a $272,364 Project Grant award dated September 25, 2025, from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education to support the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042). This one-year award, with an ultimate completion date of September 24, 2026, funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.

The grant supports on-campus delivery of tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid assistance, along with workshops and activities that foster an institutional climate supporting student success. The SSS program at University of Washington Bothell will serve an anticipated cohort of students through these support services, with the objective of increasing completion rates and facilitating student transfer from two-year to four-year institutions. The award represents one component of the broader federal TRIO Student Support Services program, which has obligated $6.55 billion across 6,321 awards since 2001 to support similar initiatives at institutions nationwide.