Marian university - student support services regular continuation project

Marian University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 25, 2025 through September 24, 2026. This continuation award supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students at the university's Taycheedah, Wisconsin campus.

The funded services include on-campus tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops tailored to increase student success and facilitate transfer pathways from two-year to four-year institutions. The SSS program specifically targets disadvantaged student populations, including those with limited English proficiency and students from historically underrepresented groups, to foster an institutional climate that supports academic completion and economic literacy. As a continuation award under the five-year SSS grant structure, this funding is subject to annual approval based on demonstrated progress toward program objectives and fund availability.