Extending access to a college education

The Trio Programs at °®¶¹´«Ã½C are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our goal is to help give students from low-income families an equal opportunity to earn a college education. °®¶¹´«Ã½C's Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are U.S. Department of Education outreach and student services programs designed to serve low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities, progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to college.

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The Benefits of TRIO
The Benefits of TRIO
  • Free Academic Tutoring
  • Academic Advisement and Mentoring
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • College Tours and Cultural Experiences
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°®¶¹´«Ã½C's TRIO Programs

 

Explore our four TRIO Programs to find the one that is the best fit for you.

Program for Academic Support Services (PASS) PASS is for current °®¶¹´«Ã½C students who:

  • Have completed 12 units at °®¶¹´«Ã½C 
  • Are low-income or a first-generation college student or have a disability.
  • Want to earn an AA / AS degree or a certificate and transfer to a four-year university.
  • Demonstrate academic need
Upward Bound Classic A pre-college support program for students who:

  • Attend John Muir, Blair, Pasadena High School, Arroyo High School or Rosemead High School.
  • Are low-income or a first-generation college student.
Upward Bound Math Science A pre-college support program for students who:

  • Plan to pursue a college degree in STEM
  • Attend one of our target high schools in Pasadena or El Monte
  • Are low-income or a first-generation college student.