TRIO programs are a suite of federally-funded outreach and student support programs designed to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly low-income, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities, access and succeed in higher education. These programs provide a range of services, including academic advising, tutoring, counseling, and financial aid assistance, to help students overcome barriers to higher education and achieve their educational goals.
Upward Bound
Provides high school students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college.
Educational Talent Search
Works with middle and high school students to encourage them to pursue higher education and complete their education.
Upward Bound Math & Science
Designed to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science.
Educational Opportunity Centers
Helps adults, especially those with limited previous education, to prepare for and enter higher education.
Veterans Upward Bound
Supports returning veterans in their transition to higher education.
Student Support Services
Offers support to students in college, including tutoring, counseling, and financial aid assistance.
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
Prepares undergraduate students for graduate study and doctoral degrees.
