Federal Grant Award Summary

Washington 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) effective September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. The award supports the WSU-SSS Disability initiative, which provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, with particular focus on students with disabilities.

The program delivers services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful academic progression. Through this funding, Washington State University implements student support mechanisms including academic advising, financial literacy education, and other student success services at its Pullman, Washington campus. The TRIO SSS Program operates on a five-year grant cycle with continuation awards evaluated annually based on institutional progress toward meeting program objectives. These services are targeted at low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities to enhance their capacity to successfully complete their postsecondary education programs.