Hamline University has been awarded a five-year TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, totaling nearly $1.4 million. The grant will support first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities in achieving academic success.

The TRIO SSS program will provide comprehensive support services to 140 Hamline students annually, including academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy workshops, career counseling, and assistance with graduate school applications. These services are designed to increase retention rates, promote good academic standing, and improve graduation rates among participating students.

The grant’s principal author, Lisa Nordeen, will serve as the program lead for the TRIO SSS positions created through this funding. Hamline will be hiring three dedicated staff members to deliver service to program participants. Eligible students include those who are first-generation college students, meet federal income guidelines, or have documented disabilities. Recruitment of eligible students will begin in the spring semester.