Welcome to the Office of TRiO Programs!

TRiO programs are federally funded, academic and social support programs designed to help increase post-secondary enrollment, retention, and graduation of low-income, first-generation college students, and/or individuals with disabilities.

Home to three TRiO Programs: TRiO Educational Talent Search (ETS), TRiO Student Support Services (SSS), and TRiO Student Support Services – Teacher Preparation (SSS-Teacher Prep), CCSU TRiO students are served throughout the academic pipeline from middle school to baccalaureate programs.