Title III, Part A- Strengthening Institutions Program Grant

What is the Title III grant program?

The Title III Strengthening Institutions Program is a competitive grant program, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, to help institutions of higher education become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible institutions.

Grant Project: Texan Smart: Increasing Educational Access, Opportunity, and Success

In October 2021, Tarleton State University was awarded a $1.97 million Title III, Part A- Strengthening Institutions grant aimed at supporting access, opportunity, and success of Tarleton’s students. Funds, distributed over a five-year period, will contribute to the growth and enhancement of student academic support programs such as academic advising, tutoring, applied learning experiences, internships, financial literacy, and career readiness.