FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY TRIO Programs

Florida Atlantic University is a recipient of 4 (four) Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO). Upward Bound Classic; Upward Bound II; Upward Bound Math and Science; and Educational Talent Search.

These are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged 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 postbaccalaureate programs.

Upward Bound Programs

Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science are a part of the federally funded TRIO program that provides academic support to low-income and first-generation college bound students. To qualify students, need to either meet TRIO income-eligible guidelines or be first-generation college, meaning neither parent has obtained a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, to qualify, students must have at least started the ninth grade and will attend one of the program’s target schools that include:

High Schools:

 

All program services are free, and students receive a small stipend for their participation.

Upward Bound Classic

Florida Atlantic University’s Upward Bound is an intensive college preparatory support project designed to provide high school students with encouragement and the essential skills and motivation to complete high school and earn a post-secondary degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment rates of participants.

 

Upward Bound Math and Science

Florida Atlantic University’s Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in the math and science profession.

Talent Search

Florida Atlantic University’s Educational Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participant with the postsecondary application process. Educational Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education.

The goal of Educational Talent Search is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

To qualify students, need to either meet TRIO income-eligible guidelines or be first-generation college, meaning neither parent has obtained a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, to qualify, students must have at least started the sixth grade and will attend one of the program’s target high schools or middle schools that include: