JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The NCAA has awarded Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP) grants worth a total of more than $1.7 million to 19 colleges and universities, with Saint Peter's being one of them. The grants are awarded to eligible Division I schools to increase student-athlete academic success and strengthen efforts designed to increase student-athlete graduation.
"We are incredibly honored and grateful to be a recipient of the AASP grant," Director of Athletics
Katie Arcuri stated. "This funding will be truly transformative for our student-athletes. It will allow us to significantly enhance our programming, academic support, and mental health resources. We are confident these enhancements will provide the necessary tools for our student-athletes to thrive academically, athletically, and personally."
The grants are intended to empower schools to build sustainable programs that promote academic achievement, improve Academic Progress Rate outcomes and graduation rates and strengthen the collaboration between staff members in athletics and academics.
AASP grants are awarded annually, and schools that are selected may receive up to $100,000.
Funds have been used in a variety of ways, including needs around technology, tutoring, the professional development of staff and student-athletes, academic equipment and supplies, facility needs and mental health programs for student-athletes.
"On behalf of the NCAA, I want to congratulate each of the 19 schools that were awarded a single-year Accelerating Academic Success Program grant for the 2025-26 academic year," said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement. "We are pleased that grant recipients can address the needs of and fill the gaps that impact the student-athlete experience with creative solutions and initiatives, innovative tools and resources that influence academic success and graduation outcomes. The NCAA remains resolute when affirming the importance of academic achievement and remains committed to AASP, as it provides a service and offers resources for our membership."
