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TRiO

About TRiO:

TRiO programs, under the U.S. Department of Education, are a set of federally-funded outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Comprising four distinct programs, including Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Science, McNair Scholars, and Student Support Services, Texas Tech TRiO offers a range of services such as academic tutoring, personal counseling, and mentoring to help participants navigate the complexities of postsecondary education. These programs specifically target low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities, providing them with the resources and support necessary to pursue and complete a college education.

Texas Tech TRiO Programs:

McNair Scholars Programs

The McNair programs are supported through a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Initially funded in 2017, this grant aims to facilitate academic and professional success among qualifying students. 

Visit McNair Scholars Programs

TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) provides academic and career advising, financial aid assistance, graduate school preparation, and leadership development within a supportive community to first-generation students, students demonstrating financial need, and students registered with Student Disability Services.

Visit TRiO SSS

TRiO Upward Bound

Upward Bound (UB) is a U.S. Department of Education-funded program designed to enhance the academic skills and motivation of high school students from low-income families or those who could be the first in their families to attend college. It offers instruction in math, science, writing, literature, and foreign languages, alongside various activities and services to prepare students for college success.

Visit TRiO Upward Bound

TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science

The Upward Bound Math & Science Program (UBMS) at Texas Tech University is a college preparatory initiative for Estacado High School and Monterey High School students. This program helps students of all backgrounds recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and encourages participants to major in and successfully graduate with a post-secondary degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline.

Visit TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:


Jon Crider, Ph.D.
Senior Director
jon.crider@ttu.edu

 

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