Grand View University Awarded Federal TRIO Student Support Services Grant

October 1, 2025

Grand View University has been awarded a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant, marking a historic first for the institution. The five-year grant, totaling $272,364 annually, will provide enhanced academic, financial education, and personal support to 140 students who are low-income, first-generation, or have differing abilities. Grand View is one of only a select number of institutions in Iowa to receive TRIO SSS funding.

The TRIO SSS program is designed to increase student persistence, academic success, graduation, and post-secondary enrollment in graduate or professional programs. Through the program, Grand View will offer students comprehensive services including academic advising and coaching, tutoring, financial aid and literacy education, study skills development, graduate school preparation, cultural and educational activities, and both peer and professional mentoring.

“This TRIO grant is a first in Grand View’s history and affirms our deep commitment to access and success for all students,” said Grand View University President, Dr. Rachelle Keck. “This investment will enable us to walk alongside more first-generation, low-income students, and students with differing abilities in even more intentional ways, ensuring they have the resources needed to persist, graduate, and thrive.”

Established by the Higher Education Act of 1965, TRIO programs help low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities succeed in higher education. Today, TRIO programs serve more than 800,000 students across the United States. The Grand View TRIO Student Support Services Program is 100% funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant funding is expected to total $1,361,280 over five years.