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TRiO assists students to succeed in life and in school.

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). 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.

The Federal TRiO Programs at Greenville Tech include:
   Student Support Services:  helps to remove barriers to student success by
     offering tutoring, counseling, child care, college transfer assistance, and
     other support services.

  Upward Bound:  helps students develop skills as they prepare to transition from
     high school to college.

Other TRiO Programs (not offered at GTC) are:
  Educational Opportunity Centers:  assist low-income displaced or underemployed
    workers with college selection and financial aid information

  Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Programs: provide research      opportunities and faculty mentors for students pursuing doctoral degrees.

  Education Talent Search:  provides students in grades 6 through 12 with guidance         and information about college admission and financial aid.

  Upward Bound Math Science: helps students prepare for careers in math and      science by sharpening their skills in those areas.

  Veterans Upward Bound:  provides skill development and resource information to      veterans to help them transition to college.

As mandated by Congress, two-thirds of the students served in TRiO programs must come from low-income families (according to federal income guidelines) where neither parent graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree (first-generation student). Over 1,000 colleges, community colleges, and agencies now offer TRiO programs. TRiO funds are distributed to organizations through a competitive grant process.
    
Studies have shown that students who participate in Upward Bound are four times more likely to earn an undergraduate degree than those students from similar backgrounds who did not participate in TRiO. Students who seek assistance from Student Support Services are more than twice as likely to remain in college than those students from similar backgrounds who did not participate in the program.
    
To receive TRiO services students must qualify by being low-income; and/or 2) disabled; and/or 3) a first-generation college student; and/or 4) a veteran. If you believe you qualify and are interested in receiving TRiO services, contact the TRiO office at 250-8958.