University of new mexico-gallup trio student support services

The University of New Mexico–Gallup received a $582,433 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 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award funds the delivery of comprehensive academic support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates among disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program provides on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops tailored to increase student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions.

As a Hispanic-serving institution and state-controlled higher learning entity, UNM–Gallup will leverage this funding to support student success initiatives with particular emphasis on serving Native American students. The services delivered through this award align with the broader TRIO SSS program objectives of fostering an inclusive institutional climate, improving financial literacy, and supporting historically underrepresented student populations in postsecondary education. The grant operates under a five-year project period framework, with this initial year funding supporting the continuation and expansion of student support infrastructure at the Gallup campus.