What is TRiO?

A federally funded outreach and student services program designed to identify and provide services to students whom are:

  • first-generation OR
  • have a documented disability OR
  • qualify for financial reasons

This program provides amazing supports to Paul Smith’s College students:

  • Academic, financial, personal, and career success coaching
  • Financial literacy programming
  • Individualized academic plans
  • Skills and strategies for academic success
  • Peer mentoring program
  • Cultural enrichment activities
  • Study abroad support
  • Grant Aid (students must be PELL grant eligible)
  • And much more…

The TRiO services and staff completely altered the trajectory of my college experience. They will be your biggest advocates through the best and worst of times. I am unashamed to admit that when I first walked into that office, I was on probation with dwindling hope for my future at this college.

sophie kosich Sophie Kosich '25
sophie kosich

TRiO/SSS

Origins

1964: Upward Bound created under the Educational Opportunity Act 1965: Educational Talent Search added via the Higher Education Act 1968: Student Support Services launched (originally “Special Services”) These three federally funded programs formed the original TRiO, aimed at increasing college access for low-income students.

Expansion

By 1998, TRiO served not only traditional students but displaced workers and veterans. The original three grew to seven programs, including: 1972: Educational Opportunity Centers & Veterans Upward Bound 1986: Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program 1990: Upward Bound Math/Science

8 TRiO Programs

1. Upward Bound 2. Talent Seach 3. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) 4. Educational Opportunity Centers 5. Veterans Upward Bound 6. Training Programs 7. Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program 8. Upward Bound Math/Science

TRiO Staff

Amanda Vincent, M.S. TRiO SSS Director avincent@paulsmiths.edu Jenn Lieb, M.S.T. TRiO SSS Success Coach jlieb@paulsmiths.edu Monica Buriello, M.S. TRiO SSS Success Coach mburiello@paulsmiths.edu Lydia Wright TRiO SSS Administrative Support Coordinator lwright@paulsmiths.edu

TRiO

Amanda Vincent

TRiO

TRIO Director

Email Address
avincent@paulsmiths.edu

How to Apply

Grab your phone Go to your Camera App Hover over the QR Code Fill out the TRiO App! For more info stop by Joan Weill Adirondack Library, Room 209.

Apply!