Federal TRIO Programs

The TRIO Program consists of the Upward Bound Program, Talent Search Program and the Student Support Services Program. The Upward Bound Program is an outreach program for secondary school students. It is designed to offer academic counseling and instruction in mathematics, English/language literacy skills and reading and study/test-taking skills to students who meet the requirements of the program. The purpose is to enhance students’ opportunities for college entry as well as for success in post-secondary programs. The program has both an academic year component and a residential summer component. The program serves approximately 67 students each year.

The Talent Search Program works with secondary schools and with students in the River Region Public Schools systems to prevent school dropouts, provide assistance to students seeking to return to school, and to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education programs. The program serves approximately 729 students each year.

The Student Support Services Program provides opportunities for academic development for low-income, first generation students as well as students with disabilities evidenced in an academic need while enrolled at Alabama State University. The program strives to increase college retention and graduation rates of its participants; and facilitates the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next level. The services include, but are not limited to, tutoring, cultural exposure, individual counseling, group counseling, support groups, graduate school exposure and assistance with completing applications, as well as assistance with financial (grants, scholarships, federal aid) applications. The program serves approximately 160 students each year.

Interested students must complete an application process and meet the eligibility criteria as outlined by the Department of Education.