TRIO History
TRIO Programs
WA Colleges & Universities
WA State College Towns
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100

In what year was the first TRIO program created?

1964

100

Which program serves college students and provides tutoring and advising?


Student Support Services

100

This university in Seattle is the flagship of the state’s public university system.

University of Washington

100

This community college in Vancouver shares a name with the county it’s a part of.

Clark College

100

What does "WASFA" stand for?

Washington Application for State Financial Aid

200

Which three programs were the original "TRIO"?

Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services

200

What program prepares students for doctoral studies through research opportunities?

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

200

This university's mascot is Butch T. Cougar.

Washington State University

200

Western Washington University calls this northern coastal city home.

Bellingham

200

This award-winning actress was once in Upward Bound.

Viola Davis

300

Who was president when TRIO was created?

Lyndon B. Johnson

300

What TRIO program helps military veterans prepare for college?

Veteran's Upward Bound

300

This university in Bellingham is known for its strong liberal arts and environmental programs.

Western Washington University

300

The flagship campus of Washington State University is located in this town. 

Pullman

300

What law governs federal student financial aid?

The Higher Education Act

400

Where does the name "TRIO" come from?

The first three TRIO programs! 

Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services

400

What TRIO program works with students starting in middle school?

Talent Search

400

This university is the only private university in the state to be designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Heritage University

400

This Washington college hosts a cherry blossom festival each spring.

University of Washington

400

How many public community and technical colleges exist in Washington

34

500

What act of Congress established the first TRIO program?

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

500
What is TRIO Priority 5?

Recruiting and Serving Hard-to-Reach Populations

500

This university is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

500

This is the only public liberal arts college in Washington State.

Evergreen

500

Estimate how many students are served annually by TRIO programs nationwide

Around 800,000!