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Trio is a series of programs established by Congress to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. More information is available at www.trioprograms.org.
Upward Bound Prepares high school students and veterans for success in post secondary education. Types of project include Regular, Veterans and Math and Science Centers. Regular programs include a summer instructional component; instruction in subjects including mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science and foreign language; mentoring programs; counseling and exposure to cultural events.
Talent Search Talent Search programs serve young people in grades six through twelve. In addition to counseling, participants receive information about college admissions requirements, scholarships and various student financial aid programs. This early intervention program helps people from families with incomes under $24,000 (where neither parent graduated from college) to better understand their educational opportunities and options. Over 323,000 students are enrolled in 361 Talent Search TRIO programs around the country. Marshall University operates two Talent Search programs: - Heart of Appalachia Talent Search, serving Mason and Wayne counties, and - Empowering Appalachia Talent Search, serving Cabell County.
Educational Opportunity Center Educational Opportunity Centers located throughout the country primarily serve displaced or underemployed workers from families with incomes under $24,000. These Centers help people to choose a college and a suitable financial aid program. There are 82 Educational Opportunity Centers serving 158,000 individuals.
Student Support Services Student Support Services helps low-income students to stay in college until they earn their baccalaureate degrees. Participants, who include disabled college students, receive tutoring, counseling and remedial instruction. Students are now being served at 796 colleges and universities nationwide.