Trio student support services-science, technology, engineering, or math (stem)

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania received a $272,364 Project Grant award effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042). This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students enrolled at the institution, with a specific focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) disciplines.

The funded initiative provides targeted academic and student support services to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities to increase retention rates, graduation rates, and successful transfer outcomes from two-year to four-year institutions. Services delivered through this grant typically encompass academic advising, financial literacy education, tutoring, and career development support—all designed to strengthen student academic potential and overall postsecondary completion. As the nation's first Historically Black College and University, Cheyney University leverages this grant funding to advance educational access and success for underrepresented student populations in STEM fields.