Sen. Brown Announces more than $520,000 to Increase Retention and Graduation Rates for Cleveland State University Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Cleveland State University $520,025 for the first year of a five-year TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program grant. The SSS program is designed to increase retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students.

“Education is the key to providing all Ohioans the opportunity for success,” Brown said. “But there are many students that could benefit from additional academic tutoring and help navigating financial aid and scholarships. This funding will help ensure that all students have access to the supportive services they need to succeed in college.”

Cleveland State University will use this funding to provide academic support services, including career counseling, summer enrichment programs and peer tutoring, for 500 low-income students.

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