Wayne state college trio SSS new application

Wayne State College received a $381,395 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The SSS program provides comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Through this award, Wayne State College will deliver services aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic performance and financial literacy, and facilitating student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

The award supports Wayne State College's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and student success at the institution, which serves approximately 4,200 students across its Wayne, Nebraska campus. As a public, four-year higher education institution within the Nebraska State College System, the college will utilize this funding to implement targeted interventions that strengthen academic potential and overall student success for its disadvantaged student population. Continuation awards under this program are approved annually based on institutional performance and progress toward meeting grant objectives, with the potential for a five-year grant period subject to funding availability and demonstrated results.