Federal TRIO Programs: quick facts
The Federal TRIO Programs are a set of federally funded outreach and student-services programs designed to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds progress through education, from middle school into and through college. Rather than cash …
Administered by
U.S. Department of Education, delivered through funded colleges and nonprofits
Who it's for
Students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities; specific programs serve different ages from middle school through college. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
Support services (advising, tutoring, college-prep), not direct cash awards
Repayable?
Free services (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Find a local TRIO project through a participating school or the Department of Education and enroll directly
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Official sources: U.S. Department of Education — Federal TRIO Programs. This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.