TRIO History
In what year did TRIO start?
1964 under the Higher Education Act of 1965
What does TRIO stand for?
TRIO is not an acronym and does not stand for anything other than the 3 original programs, Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services.
True/False
Lady Gaga is a TRIO alumni.
False
What career would you assist people in managing their money?
Financial Advisor
In what year did National TRIO Day begin?
1986
What president signed the Higher Education Act, which made TRIO, into law.
President Lyndon B. Johnson
TRIO programs are only located at 2 year colleges.
False. Emporia State University hosts our program and is a 4 year institution. Organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters are also able to host programs.
Patrick Ewing is a TRIO alumni.
True. Patrick Ewing was in the Upward Bound Program.
What is the name of the form you fill out to get federal financial aid?
FAFSA or Federal Application for Federal Student Aid
What President was in office when National TRIO Day was enacted?
President Ronald Reagan
Where does our TRIO funding come from?
What 3 school districts does our TRIO Talent Search Program serve?
Atchison, Emporia, and Leavenworth
True/False
Viola Davis is a TRIO alumni.
True! Viola Davis was in Upward Bound, and is known for her roles in 'How to get away with murder' and 'The Help'.
What is the highest ACT score you can earn?
36
Name one way we can celebrate National TRIO day in our community.
Responses will vary.
What was the first TRIO program?
Upward Bound
Which TRIO program is named after an astronaut?
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccaleurate Program
Name one other TRIO alumni.
Answers will vary.
Name one important factor in deciding where to go to college?
Location, cost, major availability, student activities, etc.
Senator Jerry Moran or Roger Marshall
In what year did our TRIO Talent Search program first get funded?
2006
We hope to get refunded for the next 5 years again and will find out this summer!
Other than Talent Search, what other programs are available?
Upward Bound, Upward Bound-Math Science, Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccaleurate, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Veterans Upward Bound.
Which U.S. Congressmen from Texas was a Talent Search alumni?
The Honorable Henry Bonilla (1993-2007)
What is the total cost of attendance for KU for the
Around $22,000 per year (dependant on residence hall, as well as miscellaneous and travel expenses.)
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