Norfolk state university trio student support services program

Norfolk State University TRIO Student Support Services Program Grant Summary

Norfolk State University received a $520,749 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program delivers academic advising, financial literacy education, and student retention support services at Norfolk State University's campus in Norfolk, Virginia.

The TRIO SSS Program at Norfolk State University contributes to the federal initiative's broader objectives of increasing student retention and graduation rates while facilitating successful transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. As a Historically Black College and University, Norfolk State University leverages this funding to enhance educational access and completion for underrepresented student populations, aligning with the program's mission to improve postsecondary education access and affordability for disadvantaged students. Continuation of this award beyond the current project period is subject to annual review, funding availability, and demonstrated progress toward established project objectives.