The U.S. Department of Education has awarded TRIO programs at Texas State University with two grants to support the success of low-income, first-generation students through 2030.
The first program, Student Support Services – Traditional, was awarded a $1,762,655 grant ($352,531 per year over five years). The program services 200 current undergraduate students across all majors.
The second program, Student Support Services – STEM, was awarded a $1,361,820 grant ($272,364 per year over five years). The program services 120 current undergraduate students in STEM majors.
“We are very grateful to receive this continuation funding, which serves as a testament to the success of our students and these programs,” said Rafael Cordero, executive director for TRIO programs. “We look forward to continuing to support our TXST students and equipping them with critical skills that will help them find their passions and turn them into careers.”
Both programs provide opportunities for academic development and motivate students toward the successful completion of a postsecondary degree. Program staff assist students with short-term decision making and long-term planning, connecting them to resources, and facilitating their ability to become effective agents of their own learning and personal development. The programs are available to eligible students at no cost.
TXST is the birthplace of the federal TRIO programs, as it was created by the Higher Education Act of 1965 when it was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on the San Marcos Campus. More than 900,000 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities are served by over 3,100 programs nationally.
TRIO programs at TXST are actively recruiting students for the Fall 2025 semester.
Visit TXST’s TRIO program website for more information on program offerings.