WV TRiO

WV TRiO is the state association of federally funded TRiO programs in West Virginia. As of September 1, 2011 there are 29 TRiO programs in West Virginia. Twenty-five (25) of those programs belong to WV TRiO. WV TRiO is a 501(c) non-profit organization recognized by MEAEOPP (our regional association...Mid Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel) and COE (our national association...Council for Opportunity in Education) as a state TRiO organization.

The mission of the Association is to promote equal educational opportunity and greater accessibility to higher education for the TRiO eligible student. WV TRiO seeks to bring together those persons who have an active interest in becoming professionally involved in broadening access to and retention in post-secondary education. The Association also seeks to provide professional staff development to ensure that qualified and informed professionals are engaged in the delivery role with the client population.

What is TRiO?

TRIO is a set of federally-funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree. Over 8,300 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities — from sixth grade through college graduation — are served by the 29 TRiO Programs across the state of West Virginia. Our 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.

There are seven types of TRiO programs in the state. Click on each one below to learn about them and click on the ICON next to the program to see what counties they serve: