TRIO

TRIO programs provide a myriad of services, from middle school through post-graduate, to help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

Services include assistance with:

• Community College, Trade School or four-year institution applications
• Financial aid forms
• Finding scholarships
• College and career counselling
• Other application support

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Upward Bound

Upward Bound scholars must be committed to the successful completion of high school and college. Participants must possess a personal commitment and be willing to work hard towards that goal, have a sincere desire to expand their knowledge, and demonstrate perseverance.  

Prospective participants will be:

1. A citizen or national of the U.S; a permanent resident of the U.S.; or is in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose, but has evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Services of their intent to become a permanent resident;
2. A low-income individual; a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree); or an individual who has a high risk for academic failure;
3. An individual with a need for academic support;
4. At least 13 yrs old, but not older than 19 and has completed the 8th grade. 

Educational Opportunity Center

Educational Opportunity Center participants must express a desire to enroll or already be enrolled in a program of postsecondary education and requests information or assistance in applying for admission to, or financial aid for such a program. Our counselors offer personal assistance in matching your interests and needs with an appropriate educational program. 

Prospective participants will be: 

1. A citizen or national of the U.S; a permanent resident of the U.S.; or is in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose, but has evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Services of their intent to become a permanent resident; 
2. 19 years of age or older (or classified as a senior in high school);
3. A low-income individual or a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree);
4. Not currently enrolled in a four-year institution and who have not earned a 4-year degree
5. Residents of Chicago or the surrounding suburbs.

Our Teams

The TRIO Programs at CSU also employ a number of teachers, federal work study students and contractual workers to support our high school scholars and adult learners.

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• CSU UB
• Project SUCCESS EOC

Related Links & Resources

• U.S. Department of Education
• Council for Opportunities in Education (COE)
• Educational Opportunity Association (EOA)- Regional Association
• ILLINOIS TRIO (IL TRIO)- State Association
• National TRIO Alumni Association
• The Pell Institute for the Study of Higher Education
• National Educational Opportunity Centers Association (NEOCA)
• The Center for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS Standards)