TRIO Programs

Emporia State University hosts four federally-funded TRiO grants designed to assist students in successfully completing their post-secondary education despite possible areas of need in academic, financial, or personal resources. TRiO programs are a part of the Higher Education Act of Congress.

Student Support Services (Project Challenge) assists qualified students enrolled full-time at ESU with academic, career, financial, and personal matters. It also offers free tutorial help in most subjects. Classes offered for participants include: Freshman Seminar, Principles of Leadership, and Foundations for Success. More information is available at <http://www.emporia.edu/prjchlng>.

ESU is the host institution to two Upward Bound programs that work with qualified high school students, one in Emporia and the surrounding area, and the other in Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Upward Bound helps students prepare for college by providing tutoring and enrichment activities after school, on Saturdays, and during a six-week on-campus experience each summer. For more information, visit <http://www.emporia.edu/upwardbound>.

ESU’s Talent Search program provides academic, career, and financial information, workshops, and guidance to middle school and high school students, as well as high school drop-outs, who wish to pursue a college education. Talent Search serves students in Emporia and northeast Kansas.

For information, contact Trudi Benjamin, TRiO Director, at 341-5097.

Last Updated July 31, 2009