TRiO History

What is TRIO?

The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects. -From the Federal TRIO Programs Home Page

What TRIO programs exist?

• Upward Bound

• Upward Bound Math & Science

• Talent Search

• Educational Opportunity Centers

• Veterans Upward Bound

• Student Support Services

• Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement

• Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs