Celebrate National TRIO Day! In 1986, congressional resolution, H.Con Res. 278. declared that Saturday, February 28, 1986 should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievements of the Federal TRIO Programs in communities across the country. National TRIO Day is now recognized on the 4th Saturday in February.
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. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects. TRIO programs currently serve more than 800,000 students throughout the United States and its territories. TRIO introduced the concept of “first-generation” college student and were the first national college access and retention programs to address barriers to education in America.
Augsburg is home to two TRIO Programs: TRIO McNair Scholars and TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) who, combined, serve approximately 200 students annually on our campus.
Federal TRIO Programs
Augsburg TRIO McNair Scholars
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support Services
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