Over the years the neighborhood has undergone an ongoing ethnic transformation and is now
the home to 
university students and disadvantaged
African American and Hispanics. Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing
educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or
economic circumstances. In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of
programs to help disadvantaged students enter college, graduate and move on to participate
more fully in America's economic and social life. The programs are funded under Title IV
of the Higher Educational Act of 1965 and are known as TRIO Programs.
I The University's TRIO programs (Upward bound, Talent Search, and Upward bound Mathematics and Science Regional Center) are designed to help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. These programs provide information, counseling, academic instruction, tutoring, assistance in applying for financial aid, encouragement and support.
Specifically, TRIO Programs help more than 700, 000 disadvantaged students each year at a
cost of less than $200
million
dollars annually. Two-thirds of TWO students come from families with incomes of less than
$18, 000 per year; most are academically under prepared; and most must overcome tremendous
class and social barriers in order to participate in higher education.