TRIO
Alumni, Staff, Faculty and Students
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What is TRIO?
Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from challenging backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to college.
History
In support of the commitment to education in America, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate, and move on to participate more fully in America’s economic and social life. These programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially just three programs).
While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome other barriers to higher education.
The first TRIO program at Sam Houston State University was established in 2001. SHSU has three TRIO programs serving the unique educational needs of eligible students. Participants must qualify according to guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education.
Want to know more about SHSU TRIO Programs? Contact our offices or drop by and talk to us. We have moved for Summer 2025 to Teacher Education Center Room 107 C due to construction in our regular office space.