TRIO |
Special Programs for Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds The primary
purpose of TRiO programs is to prepare low-income/potential
first generation college students for successful entry into,
retention in, and completion of postsecondary education. The term
TRIO was
coined in the late 1960s to describe three federally funded educational
opportunity outreach programs. The three original TRIO programs included Upward
Bound, Educational Talent Search and Student Support Services. Since the
development of the three, five additional programs have been added:
For additional information about TRIO
programs, visit this website:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html. |