Welcome to the Pennsylvania Association of TRIO Programs, PA TRIO. The mission of PA TRIO is to engage Pennsylvania TRIO program personnel in professional and leadership development, legislative affairs, increased communication, collaboration, and support of student success and lifelong learning. PA TRIO is recognized as one of the premier state associations supporting the goals of access and opportunity for higher education.
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PA TRIO At-A-Glance
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS (EOC) provide counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. There is 1 EOC project in Pennsylvania.
EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH programs serve young people in grades six through twelve. Participants receive information about college admissions requirements, scholarships, and various student financial aid programs. There are 12 EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH programs in Pennsylvania.
RONALD E. McNAIR POST-BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT program encourages low-income students and minority undergraduates to consider careers in college teaching as well as prepare for doctoral study. Currently, there are 2 McNAIR programs throughout Pennsylvania.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES helps students stay in college until they earn their Baccalaureate degree. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES programs are now serving students at 23 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.
UPWARD BOUND provides fundamental support to secondary school participants in their preparation for college entrance. Currently, 21 UPWARD BOUND programs are in operation throughout Pennsylvania.
UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE programs are specially designed to strengthen math and science skills of participants. Currently, 4 UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE programs are in operation in Pennsylvania.
VETERANS UPWARD BOUND programs provide intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to postsecondary education. Currently, 1 VETERANS UPWARD BOUND program is in operation in Pennsylvania.