Trio student support services

TRIO Student Support Services Project Grant Summary

Southern University Shreveport received a $453,102 Project Grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged student populations, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Through this award, the institution delivers targeted interventions aimed at increasing student retention and graduation rates, improving academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

As a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Shreveport, Louisiana, Southern University Shreveport utilizes these federal funds to provide direct student support services that address academic and non-academic barriers to postsecondary completion. The institution's demonstrated commitment to serving minority and disadvantaged populations aligns with the TRIO program's statutory objectives under 34 CFR 646.21 and 646.22. This one-year project award represents continued federal investment in the university's capacity to enhance educational access and affordability for vulnerable student populations within its service area.