The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs
that are designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged
backgrounds.
"The history of TRIO is progressive. It began with Upward Bound , which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration's
War on Poverty. In 1965, Talent Search the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act. In
1968, Student Support Services, which was originally known as Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, was authorized
by the Higher Education Amendments and became the third in a series of educational
opportunity programs. By the late 1960's, the term "TRIO" was coined to describe these
federal programs."
"Over the years, the TRIO Programs have been expanded and improved to provide a wider
range of services and to reach more students who need assistance. The Higher Education
Amendments of 1972 added the fourth program to the TRIO group by authorizing the Educational Opportunity Centers. The 1976 Education Amendments authorized the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs, initially known as the Training Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership
Personnel. Amendments in 1986 added the sixth program, the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program."
Additionally, in 1990, the Department created the Upward Bound Math/Science Program to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and science. The
Upward Bound Math/Science program is administered under the same regulations as the
regular Upward Bound program, but it must be applied for separately. Finally, the
Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 amended the Student Support Services
(SSS) program to permit the use of program funds for direct financial assistance (Grant
Aid) for current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants.
Program Mission-The mission of the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Lawson State Community
College is to meet the educational, social and personal needs of a diverse student
population and to maximize their full academic potential. The SSS Program seeks to
solve social, economic and educational problems of first-generation, income eligible
and students with disabilities by providing group and individual support services.
Purpose and Goals-The purpose of the program is to increase graduation and retention rates among the
population served. The goals of the program are to provide academic support services
that help students develop skills that build classroom success, create a supportive
learning environment, aid in developing an appreciation for diversity and expose students
to cultural and social experiences that will promote the development and maintenance
of self-esteem. LSCC has one SSS Program on each of its campuses. Each SSS Program
is funded to serve a specific number of eligible students.
Program Eligibility-To be eligible for the SSS program a student must meet at least
one of the following criteria
Lawson State Community College Classic Upward Bound is a pre-college program dedicated
tie helping high school students prepare for college or vocational-technical schools.
The programs academic and cultural activities help students reach their full academic
potential.
Goal-The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which particpants complete secondary
education (K-12) and enroll and graduate from institutions of post secondary education
Program Service Eligibility- Students must either come from a family whose income
is within the federal requirements or be a potential first-generation college student
(meaning that neither parent nor guardian has completed a 4 year college degree.)
