TRIO History
The Educational Opportunity Act of 1964 established this experimental program, which later became the FIRST program of TRIO
Upward Bound
What does TRIO stand for?
TRIO is not an acronym; however it was created as a result of the 3 original programs, Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services.
TRIO is a set of federally-funded college–based educational opportunity outreach programs that motivate and support students from low-income backgrounds – including military veterans and students with disabilities. Currently serving more than 870,000 students from middle school through post-graduate study, TRIO provides academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary to promote college access, retention, and graduation. TRIO students come from families that earn less than $38,000 a year and/or in which neither parent have earned a college degree.
True/False
Cardi B is a TRIO alumni.
True.
She is an Upward Bound Alumni
What is the Upward Bound Program for Seniors to apply to participate in for the Summer term after graduation?
In what year did National TRIO Day begin?
1986
What president signed the Higher Education Act of 1965 into law, which created TRIO (Talent Search).
President Lyndon B. Johnson
True/False
TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, and Student Support Services) are only located at 2 year colleges.
False. Both 2 Year Colleges and 4 Year Universities may apply to have a TRIO Program Organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters are also able to host programs.
postsecondary institutions, secondary schools, and community-based organizations that serve low-income students and potential first-generation college students, can apply for a TRIO Grant
True/False
Patrick Ewing is a TRIO alumni.
True. Patrick Ewing was in the Upward Bound Program.
What is the name of the form you complete to determine eligibility for federal financial aid?
FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What President was in office when National TRIO Day was enacted?
President Ronald Reagan
Where does our TRIO Upward Bound program funding come from?
The U.S. Department of Education
What 3 schools does our TRIO Upward Bound Program serve?
Monroe County High School; J.F. Shields High School; and Hillcrest High School
True/False
Viola Davis is a TRIO alumni.
True! Viola Davis was in Upward Bound & later in Student Support Services, 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
The highest possible ACT score is 36, which is a perfect score. The ACT is scored on a scale of 1–36 for each of the four sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
Name one way we can celebrate National TRIO day or raise awareness about the TRIO Upward Bound program in our community?
Responses will vary.
What was the second TRIO program?
Talent Search
Which TRIO program is named after an astronaut?
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccaleurate Program
True/False
Oprah Winfrey is a TRIO alumni.
True. She was an Upward Bound alumni. And is a famous talk show host, author and journalist
Name one important factor in deciding where to go to college?
Location, cost, major availability, student activities, etc.
Share a brief personal story or highlight a positive impact about your experience in the Monroeville TRIO Upward Bound program
Responses will vary
How did the TRIO program begin
The Educational Opportunity Act of 1964 established Upward Bound. Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Talent Search was created. In 1968, the Special Services for Disadvantaged Students (now know as Student Support Services) was launched. This was then called the "TRIO" of federally-funded programs.
Other than Upward Bound, what are the other Federal TRIO programs?
Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound-Math Science, Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Veterans Upward Bound.
True/False
Actress, Angela Bassett is a TRIO Alumni
True.
She is a talent actress who has played many historically significant and notable African American Women in her roles, including playing as singer Tina Turner; civil rights activist, Rosa Parks; and Betty Shabazz, the wife of African American leader Malcolm X AND she is also an Upward Bound Alumni from St. Petersburg Junior College.
The estimated cost of attendance for Coastal Alabama Community College is?
Coastal Alabama Community College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Bay Minette, AL. It is classified as suburban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Coastal Alabama CC's 2024 tuition & fees is $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,183.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the school has a total enrollment of 6,791 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Coastal Alabama Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
How would you explain to someone who knows nothing about TRIO Upward Bound, what the Upward Bound program is?
Answers will vary