What is TRIO?
TRIO is designed to identify and provide services for students from underserved backgrounds.
TRIO includes eight programs targeted to assist low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities successfully from middle school through postbaccalaureate programs.
The eight TRIO Programs are
- Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)
- Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement (McNair)
- Student Support Services (SSS)
- Talent Search (ETS)
- Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staff (TRIO Training Grant)
- Upward Bound (UB)
- Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS)
- Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)
Are You Eligible?
Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at MCC.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or National of the United States or meets the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance (FAFSA).
You must demonstrate academic need; and have at least ONE of the following apply to you:
- You are a first-generation college student
(neither parent nor guardian has a bachelor's degree) - You are in financial need - See federal guidelines below
- You have a documented disability and are enrolled with the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) Office at MCC
All services are provided at no cost to accepted program participants.