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TRIO
Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans
regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.
In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income
Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic
and social life. These programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
and are referred to as the TRIO programs (initially just three programs - Upward Bound,
Educational Talent Search, Student Support Services). While student financial aid programs
help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students
overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. Currently, TRIO programs
consist of Educational Opportunity Centers, Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student
Support Services and McNair post baccalaureate Programs.
For more information visit: www.trioprograms.org
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