Federal Grant Award Summary: TRIO Student Support Services—Veterans

Arizona State 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 (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042), awarded September 25, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 24, 2026. This award funds the delivery of supportive services specifically targeted to veteran students enrolled at ASU's Tempe, Arizona campus. The TRIO SSS program operates nationwide to enhance retention and graduation rates among disadvantaged college populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities, through on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and skills-building workshops.

The SSS—Veterans initiative provides comprehensive academic and non-academic support services designed to facilitate successful completion of postsecondary education for the veteran student population. These services are intended to foster an institutional climate of support while improving financial and economic literacy, enabling veterans to successfully navigate higher education pathways and achieve degree completion. As a five-year grant program administered by the Department of Education's Federal TRIO Programs office, continuation funding beyond the initial award period is contingent upon demonstrated progress toward program objectives and availability of federal funds.