TRIO programs exist for students who desire higher education, but need guidance through the academic system. Unless people have been through higher education or been close to someone who went to college, they may not realize the many nuances of getting accepted and actually graduating from college. TRIO programs can offer disadvantaged students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities support in reaching their educational goals.
TRIO programs began in 1964, as Lynden Johnson signed the Educational Opportunity Act into law. The TRIO programs help disadvantaged students enroll and complete college. Upward Bound College Prep is just one example of a TRIO program that prepares students for college through intensive on-campus classes and experiences.
Graham, L. (2011). Learning a new world: Reflections on being a first-generation college student and the influence of TRIO programs. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011(127), 33-38.
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