Eastern Oregon 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 program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 25, 2025 through September 24, 2026. The grant funds on-campus student support services designed to enhance retention, graduation rates, and transfer outcomes for disadvantaged college populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Core services typically include tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and financial literacy workshops.
The award supports EOU's efforts to serve an estimated 100-300 students annually through comprehensive support services that foster institutional climate improvements for underrepresented and disconnected student populations. This grant represents one component of EOU's broader federal grant portfolio focused on student success and workforce development across rural Oregon. The SSS program operates on a five-year grant cycle with annual continuation awards subject to fund availability and demonstrated progress toward program objectives.