Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRiO Programs.

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Do You Know

is Educational Opportunity for Low-Income and Disabled

Americans.

The program provides opportunities for academic and personal

development.

and promotes as well as encourages retention through to

graduation.

While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRiO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

is comprised of seven federally funded programs designed

to provide supportive services

UPWARD BOUND (UB)Economic Opportunity Act of 1964TALENT SEARCH (TS)

Higher Education Act of 1965STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)Higher Education Amendments of 1968VETERANS UPWARD BOUND (VUB)

Second Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1975

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS (EOC)

Education Amendments of 1972

RONALD E. MCNAIR POST-BACCALAUREATEACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

Higher Education Amendments of 1986

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE (UBM/S)Added to Upward Bound in 1990 through

statutory authority

Amendment to SSS program permits use of program funds to

provide direct financial assistance to Federal Pell grant recipients

How Many Programs are in Michigan

There are currently 60 TRiO Programs in Michigan serving over 14,500 students.

2 Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

5 McNair Post-Baccalaureate Programs22 Student Support Service Programs (SSS)

7 Educational Talent Search Programs (ETS)

24 Upward Bound Programs (UB, including 2 Math/Science & 1 Veterans)

• Adrian College• Alpena Community College• Aquinas College• Bay de Noc Community College• Bay Mills Community College• Central Michigan University• Cranbrook Kingswood Schools• Eastern Michigan University• Finlandia University• Glen Oaks Community College• Gogebic Community College• Grand Rapids Community College• Grand Valley State University• Hope College• Kellogg Community College• Lake Michigan Community College

• Lake Superior State University• Lansing Community College• Madonna University• Marygrove College• Michigan State University• Mott Community College• Northern Michigan University• Northwestern Michigan College• Oakland University• Siena Heights University• Southwestern Michigan College• Wayne County Community College• Wayne State University• Wayne Westland Community Schools• Western Michigan University

Michigan Colleges & Universities that host TRiO Programs

Did You Know

Is offer at WCCCD

To Qualify for SSS is easier than you think!

Low-income and/or first generation college students

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident 

Students with a disability can qualify

Interested in transferring to a four-year institution     

WCCCDAdditional Requirements

Should have academic need and a GPA of 2.0 or higher 

Have not earned an Associate Degree or higher and have earn

less than 30 credits

See the a transfer coordinator at least two times a semester.

Have progress reports completed twice each semester

Participate in at least three program activities each semester

Speak with the transfer coordinator before

adding/dropping any classes or changing class schedule.

Notify staff of changes in contact information

Currently enrolled at WCCCD taking at least 6 credit hours

Do you know

provides

Career Advising

Help with deciding on a majorResearching occupationsTips on completing job applicationsResume writing & interviewing tips

Academic Advising

Degree planning Transfer issuesStudy tips/suggestionsRegistrationAwareness of deadlinesMathematics, Reading, and

Study Skills assessmentsTutoring in the Learning Center

Financial Aid AssistanceAssists students with the

financial aid processResearching scholarshipsHelp with scholarship applications

Transfer assistantTransfer Day ProgramVisits from various 4-year college representativesCollege toursAssistance with completing admissions and financial aid applications

Social & cultural activities

Program participants have an opportunity to attend concerts, dance performances, musicals and other cultural events.

Success WorkshopsAttend workshops we offer,

because they genuinely help!Study Skills EnhancementTime ManagementTest TakingEnhance leadership skills

The Transfer Program Offers a Number of Advantages to Students.

It can reduce stress associated with the transfer process.

It helps students make informed decisions about course selection, university

requirements, and graduationIt can enhance your leadership skills

What is a completed

Application

A completed application submitted 200 – 300 word essay explaining why you would like to be a part of TRiO 2 letters of recommendation ( one must be

from a WCCCD faculty/staff member

Progress reports from each of your instructors

A plan of work with expected graduation date

What’s next

Trio staff meet to review applicants

A transfer coordinator staff will contact you

Make appointment to meet with transfer coordinator for final

enrollment paperwork

If you survive the paperworkyou’re in!

"Education is our passport to

the future, for tomorrow

belongs to the people who

prepare for it today.

Malcolm X

"Let us think of education as the

means of developing our greatest

abilities, because in each of us there

is a private hope and dream which,

fulfilled, can be translated into

benefit for everyone and greater

strength for our nation.“

John F. Kennedy

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s

just that I stay with problems

longer.”

Albert Einstein

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