Welcome to TRIO Programs!
The TRIO programs are three federally funded programs at West Virginia State University (WVSU) that help students who are either low-income or first generation to enroll and graduate from college.
Personal Support and Seminars
Student Resources Virtual Office Seminars and workshops are offered each semester. Attendance is mandatory for SSS Grant Aid recipients and Peer Mentors. All seminars are currently offered online. STUDENT JOB […]
Student Support Services
Set yourself up for SUCCESS with WVSU TRIO Student Support Services. Student Support Services (SSS) aims to increase the academic potential of participants and services are provided at no cost to eligible […]
Summer Academy Information
Summer Academy Calendar STUDENT HANDBOOK ” Refresh – Renew – ReFOCUSED” We have planned an exciting and rewarding Summer Residential Academy on our beautiful campus focusing on academics, social development, and […]
TRIO Scholarships and Employment Opportunities
Through local partnerships and generous donors the TRIO programs have established a Food Pantry and distributes weekly food boxes to WVSU TRIO participants.
Upward Bound
Pre-College Upward Bound Upward Bound is a college preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of Upward Bound is to help students develop or improve their skills and […]
Job Opportunities
The TRIO programs are a set of federally funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree. Over 850,000 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities from sixth grade through college graduation are served by more than 2,800 programs nationally. TRIO programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students, and relevant training for directors and staff.
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORS
- Student Support Services – Helps WVSU students academically by providing tutorial support, workshops, graduate school visits, and other services.
- Upward Bound – Provides rigorous academic preparation, cultural enrichment, and social experiences to high school students.