Federal TRIO Programs

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The Federal TRIO Programs are a group of U.S. federally funded initiatives designed to support low-income, first-generation, and disabled students in progressing through secondary school, entering college, and completing postsecondary education.

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Federal TRIO Programs canonical 2
TRIO programs 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States government program
federal education program
administeredBy Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
beneficiary adult learners
postsecondary students
secondary school students
componentProgram Educational Opportunity Centers
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
Student Support Services
Talent Search
Upward Bound
Upward Bound Math-Science
linked to: Upward Bound

Veterans Upward Bound
country United States
eligibilityCriterion documented disability (for some services)
low income as defined by federal guidelines
potential first-generation college student
fundingSource federal government of the United States
historicalNote originally consisted of three programs: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services
implementedThrough grants to institutions and organizations
legalBasis Higher Education Act of 1965
nameOrigin name refers to the original trio of programs
policyArea college access
education equity
postsecondary completion
student retention
purpose increase access to postsecondary education
promote college retention and completion
support first-generation college students
support low-income students
support students with disabilities
serviceType academic support
assistance with college admissions
assistance with financial aid applications
career counseling
college counseling
financial aid counseling
mentoring
tutoring
targetPopulation first-generation college students
individuals with disabilities
low-income individuals
out-of-school youth and adults
veterans
typicalGrantee colleges and universities
community colleges
nonprofit organizations
school districts

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Upward Bound partOf Federal TRIO Programs
United States Code provisions implementing the Higher Education Act of 1965 governs TRIO programs
linked to: Federal TRIO Programs