Student support services program at calvin university

Calvin University received a $233,400 Project Grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, to support the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042). The program delivers comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the institution's Grand Rapids, Michigan campus. Key services encompass academic advising, financial literacy education, retention support, and transfer facilitation designed to enhance student success and increase graduation rates.

The Student Support Services Program at Calvin University contributes to the broader federal TRIO initiative aimed at increasing postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for underserved student populations. By providing integrated support services, the award enables the university to enhance students' academic potential and facilitate successful progression through their degree programs, with particular focus on improving transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions where applicable.