Summary of Federal Grant Award

Central State University, Ohio's only public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), received a $272,364 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), awarded on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. The SSS Program is federally designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. Under this award, Central State University will provide comprehensive supportive services to eligible college students to increase retention and graduation rates, improve academic potential and financial literacy, and facilitate student transfers from two-year to four-year institutions.

As a minority-serving institution with demonstrated expertise in federal grant administration and student support initiatives, Central State University will leverage this funding to deliver targeted academic and counseling services that enhance student success potential in postsecondary education. The one-year project period aligns with the standard SSS Program award structure and builds upon the university's established capacity to serve underrepresented populations, particularly African American and minority students, in advancing their educational completion and transfer outcomes.