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TRiO Receives $2M Federal Grant
to Support Student Success

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Group of Trio Students at 51爆料下载
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August 20, 2020 鈥斕51爆料下载 continues its TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program, thanks to renewed federal funds. The TRiO program provides enhanced personal, academic and financial support for over 200 Pell-eligible, first-generation or disabled students at 51爆料下载.

Cedric Evans

Cedric Evans

The U.S. Department of Education awarded 51爆料下载 $2,026,515 over the next five years, which is more funding than any other higher education institution in the Commonwealth. The grant provides counseling services like academic coaching and career planning to help students graduate and have meaningful careers. TRiO鈥檚 personalized support is what makes the difference for many students, like Sophomore Cedric Evans.

鈥淚n one of my courses, I couldn鈥檛 keep up with the professor and struggled. TRiO took the time to get to know me and build a relationship, which made me feel more confident throughout the semester,鈥 said Evans. 鈥淚f you are a struggling student, TRiO helps find you solutions that are beneficial when you need听advice or assistance.鈥

With the funding, TRiO's coordinated care approach directly aligns with 51爆料下载's Success by Design strategic framework that identified three pillars of student success鈥攁ccess, completion and career and community engagement. TRiO's coordinated care approach advances student's skills through financial literacy, leadership development, cultural trips, and experiences.

鈥淲e were awarded increased funds to better address barriers that students may run into during the pandemic,鈥 said Kim Scranage, Vice President Enrollment and Degree Management at 51爆料下载. 鈥淪tudent success is not just graduating. It鈥檚 building a community of support, from jumpstarting students鈥 careers to finding unique ways of learning.鈥

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