The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
TRIO includes programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.
Read more below and contact us to get started. Our dedicated staff is excited to help you succeed.
We look forward to helping you reach your educational goals!
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (TRIO EOC)
TRIO EOC provides services for adults desiring to pursue education beyond high school.
We are strongly dedicated to the academic, cultural, economic, and social development of adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Brandon Gaddy
Director, TRIO Programs
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Alissa Hornbeak
Assistant Director, TRIO EOC
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Erica Cucunato
Specialist, TRIO EOC
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Terrie Clay
Project Coordinator, TRIO Programs
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Contact Us
(567) 661-7300 | trioeoc@owens.edu
TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS)
Provides individualized academic support and assists students with overcoming barriers to their college success.
Our staff recognizes the diversity of backgrounds and learning styles of the individuals served.
Brandon Gaddy
Director, TRIO Programs
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Lindsey Whitcomb
Assistant Director
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LaShawn Staples
Academic Engagement Specialist
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Terrie Clay
Project Coordinator, TRIO Programs
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Contact Us
(567) 661-7300 | studentsupportservices@owens.edu
TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (TRIO VUB)
TRIO VUB is designed and tailored to meet the needs of the individual veteran in their pursuit
of post-secondary education at the college of their choosing.
Brandon Gaddy
Director, TRIO Programs
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Jason Graven
Assistant Director, TRIO Programs,
Veterans Upward Bound
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Michael Fyfe
Tutor, Professional, Veterans Upward Bound
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Heather Vincil
Specialist,
Veterans Upward Bound
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Contact Us
(567) 661-7300 | VeteransUpwardBound@owens.edu