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What is TRIO?

TRIO is a set of federally-funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students in their pursuit of a college degree. More than 875,000 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities — from sixth grade through adult education — are served by more than 3,500 programs nationally. TRIO programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention.

Learn more about the Federal TRIO Programs.