What is 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).
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.
(Excerpt from Council for Opportunity in Education website: www.coenet.us)
Arkansas Tech University is the home of two of these very important programs: Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science. Funded in 2003, the Upward Bound Math and Science Academy serves students from Danville, Dardanelle, Russellville, and Western Yell County High Schools. The Classic Upward Bound program is a newly funded project that began in September of 2007. This program will serve students from Atkins, Dover, Hector, Lamar, and Pottsville High Schools. Arkansas Tech remains committed to providing as many educational opportunities as possible to students in our community.
If you would like more information about Trio, please contact the Upward Bound Office at 479-964-0888, or visit the Council for Opportunity in Education's website.