Trio student support services project at colorado state university pueblo

Colorado State University-Pueblo received a $371,717 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042). This award funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities enrolled at the institution.

The funded project delivers supportive services that increase student retention and graduation rates while facilitating academic success and transfer progression from two-year to four-year institutions. Services emphasize improvements in academic potential, financial literacy, and overall student success within higher education. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CSU-Pueblo's TRIO Student Support Services initiative aligns with the federal program's mandate to increase postsecondary education access, affordability, and completion for disadvantaged student populations. The one-year project period represents continuation funding, with awards under this program subject to annual approval based on the institution's demonstrated progress toward meeting project objectives and compliance with grant conditions.