The federal award will provide $272,364 annually to help 140 students per year complete their degrees through individualized advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, and financial literacy programs.
The Chicago institution also received a renewal of its SSS STEM grant, bringing total annual federal TRIO funding to nearly $550,000 for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.
More than 70% of Roosevelt's undergraduate students meet eligibility criteria for the Student Support Services programs, which target populations historically underrepresented in higher education.
"These grants renew Roosevelt's founding commitment to educational equity and student success," said Dr. Katrina Coakley, vice provost for student success and chief retention officer.
The programs will offer career advising, graduate school preparation workshops, FAFSA assistance, and academic recognition events. Services support the university's RU30 Strategic Plan focused on improving persistence and graduation rates.
Roosevelt University, founded in 1945 on principles of inclusion and social justice, enrolls more than 4,000 students across its downtown Chicago and Schaumburg campuses. The Hispanic Serving Institution reports that 35% of undergraduates identify as Hispanic or Latino.
