UT Arlington TRiO Pre College Programs

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UT Arlington TRiO Pre College Programs The history of TRIO is progressive. In 1965, Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act.

TRiO Pre-College Programs provide access and opportunities designed to increase secondary achievement and post-secondary enrollment through our Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science, and Veterans Upward Bound programs It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration's War on Poverty. In 1968, Student Support Services, which was originally known as Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, was authorized by the Higher Education Amendments and became the third in a series of educational opportunity programs. By the late 1960's, the term "TRIO" was coined to describe these federal programs. Over the years, the TRIO Programs have been expanded and improved to provide a wider range of services and to reach more students who need assistance. The Higher Education Amendments of 1972 added the fourth program to the TRIO group by authorizing the Educational Opportunity Centers. The 1976 Education Amendments authorized the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs, initially known as the Training Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership Personnel. Amendments in 1986 added the sixth program, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Additionally, in 1990, the Department created the Upward Bound Math & Science program to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and science. The Upward Bound Math & Science program is administered under the same regulations as the regular Upward Bound program, but it must be applied for separately. Finally, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 amended the Student Support Services (SSS) program to permit the use of program funds for direct financial assistance (Grant Aid) for current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants.

07/30/2026
Our Upward Bound Math & Science students The University of Texas at Arlington had the honor of attending the Arlington M...
01/18/2026

Our Upward Bound Math & Science students The University of Texas at Arlington had the honor of attending the Arlington MLK Gala — a powerful reminder that education, service, and leadership go hand in hand.

Our future is bright! ✨

Uta Ubms

12/05/2025

The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science program (UBMS) is excited to invite prospective students for a program on Saturday, December 13th at 10:30 am-1 pm.

The program is currently enrolling students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade for our ollege preparatory program this Fall. This event provides students from Cedar Hill Independent School District and DeSoto ISD to learn more, get questions answered, receive and complete an application. In addition, parent and students will experience first-hand what the program is about. will provide insights and opportunities for first-generation and low-income students and aid those who are underrepresented in STEM careers to realize their potential.

Signup / RSVP is required. Students and their parents who are interested in joining the program should attend and more information will be provided later. Use the QR code to sign up by Thursday, December 11th.

🎓✨ Explore a Higher Education Campus with TRIO!UTA TRIO Programs are excited to share about college tours of Tarrant Cou...
10/28/2025

🎓✨ Explore a Higher Education Campus with TRIO!
UTA TRIO Programs are excited to share about college tours of Tarrant County College (TCC) campuses! These tours are open to students ready to see their future up close.
🗓️ Tours Available: Tuesday–Thursday
⏰ Length: 1 hour
🌐 Format: In-person or online
🔗 Register here: https://tccdforms.tccd.edu/Forms/campus-tour
✨ Visit campuses across Tarrant County and find out which one feels like home.

-📍TCC Northeast Campus opened in 1968 and sits on 188 acres in Hurst/North Richland Hills!
-📍Experience learning with a view! TCC Northwest Campus (est. 1976) is set along Marine Creek Lake in north Fort Worth.
-📍 TCC South Campus (since 1967) – Programs in HVAC, Robotics, and Electronics ⚡
-📍 TCC Trinity River (opened 2009) – Downtown campus with scenic river views 🌉 and health care programs 💉
Right here in Arlington!
-📍TCC Southeast Campus (est. 1996) has grown to serve not only college students but also 4 early college high schools.

UT Arlington Upward Bound, UTA Veterans Upward Bound, TalentSearch Uta, UT Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center

This week, in coordination with our other The University of Texas at Arlington TRIO Pre-College Programs, we are spotlig...
05/27/2025

This week, in coordination with our other The University of Texas at Arlington TRIO Pre-College Programs, we are spotlighting alumni of our programs. Please read their quotes and help us and highlight the great work that we do. Upward Bound UT Arlington Upward Bound TalentSearch Uta UTA Veterans Upward Bound UT Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center

04/29/2025

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PO Box 19356
Arlington, TX
76019

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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