Tamiu student support services 2025-2030

Texas A&M International University received a $306,514 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the university's Laredo, Texas campus.

Under this grant, TAMIU will provide services intended to increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating student success in higher education. The Student Support Services Program delivers targeted supportive services to help disadvantaged college students successfully complete their postsecondary education programs and improve transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions. These services typically encompass academic advising, financial literacy instruction, and other comprehensive support mechanisms to enhance student academic potential and overall educational success.