Georgia Southern University Secures $5.6 Million in Federal Funding

Statesboro, October 16, 2025

News Summary

Georgia Southern University in Statesboro has successfully secured over $5.6 million in federal funding to enhance support for first-generation, low-income students and those with disabilities. The funding includes a new TRIO Student Support Services grant and renewal of existing programs, significantly boosting student support initiatives across its campuses. This investment aims to strengthen academic resources, particularly for students with disabilities, ultimately assisting up to 100 individuals in achieving their educational goals.

Georgia Southern University Secures Over $5.6 Million in Federal Funding

In the vibrant city of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is celebrating a big win! The university has successfully secured a substantial financial boost of over $5.6 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing support for its students, especially for those who are first-generation, low-income, and those with disabilities. This is an exciting development for the university and its student community.

A New TRIO Student Support Services Grant

The fresh funding comes in the form of a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This program is designed to help first-generation and low-income students with disabilities thrive in their academic journeys. The new TRIO SSS program will operate across multiple campuses, including Armstrong, Liberty, and Statesboro, ensuring that more students have access to necessary resources.

Expansion of Sponsored Student Programs

This funding plays a crucial role in the expansion of the Sponsored Student Programs at Georgia Southern University. In addition to the new grant, the university has also received renewal for its existing TRIO SSS program, which focuses specifically on first-generation and low-income students on the Armstrong and Liberty campuses. Together, these two programs will provide approximately $2.7 million in federal funding over the next five years, significantly strengthening student support services.

Additional Financial Support for Student Programs

But that’s not all! Georgia Southern University has also seen funding for other supportive initiatives, including:

• The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, with an allocation of more than $1.3 million over five years.
• The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, receiving $1.6 million over four years.

When adding up the numbers from these four initiatives, it represents a remarkable investment of more than $5.6 million in the Sponsored Student Programs at Georgia Southern.

Focused Support for Students with Disabilities

The new TRIO SSS program dedicated to students with disabilities aims to provide specialized support. This includes individualized advising, tutoring, mentoring, and academic resources tailored to meet the unique needs of these students. The initiative intends to assist up to 100 students with disabilities in reaching their educational and career goals.

The Role of the Programs

Such initiatives are instrumental in promoting academic access and excellence at Georgia Southern University. Established back in 1906, the university is recognized as a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, offering around 155 degree programs to more than 26,100 students across its three campuses. The focus remains on public impact research and delivering engaging learning opportunities designed to prepare students for success in their careers and lives.

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