Grand View University announced it has received its first federal TRIO Student Support Services grant. The five-year grant, totaling $272,364 annually, will provide enhanced academic, financial education and personal support to 140 students who are low-income, first-generation or have differing abilities. The TRIO Student Support Services program is designed to increase student persistence, academic success, graduation, and post-secondary enrollment in graduate or professional programs. “This TRIO grant is a first in Grand View’s history and affirms our deep commitment to access and success for all students,” Grand View University President Rachelle Keck said in a prepared statement. “This investment will enable us to walk alongside more first-generation, low-income students and students with differing abilities in even more intentional ways, ensuring they have the resources needed to persist, graduate and thrive.” The grant is expected to total $1,361,280 over five years.