U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced the award of a combined $3,606,996 in U.S. Department of Education TRIO Super Student Services (SSS) grants to New Jersey colleges and universities to provide essential services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Menendez has been a strong advocate for these programs and the positive benefits they have on first generation, low income students seeking to earn college degrees.
“These programs give disadvantaged students access to critical services they need to succeed in school and in life,” said Menendez. “Investing in our youth through education is money well-spent and will lead to long-term economic growth and stability for the nation.”
“A college education opens doors of opportunity for our youth, and the funding announced today will help more New Jersey students achieve their college dreams,” said Booker. “Keeping higher education affordable, attainable, and within reach for students of all backgrounds—and ensuring students graduate—will help grow our economy and make New Jersey stronger.”
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