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 TRiO Programs At-A-Glance

So many more than three!
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 15 EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH programs in Pennsylvania.
UPWARD BOUND provides fundamental support to secondary school participants in their preparation for college entrance. 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 19 UPWARD BOUND programs and 1 VETERANS UPWARD BOUND program in operation throughout Pennsylvania.
UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE programs are specially designed to strengthen math and science skills of participants. Currently, 2 UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE programs are in operation in Pennsylvania.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES helps students stay in college until they earn their baccalaureate degree. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES programs are now serving students at 27 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS (EOC) provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. There are 4 EOC projects in Pennsylvania.
The 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 4 McNAIR programs throughout Pennsylvania.