ESU TRIO Student Support Services

12/09/2025

ESU TRIO Student Support Services & ESU TRIO Upward Bound were able to assist with these blankets for SOS Child Advocacy Center!

Thank you TRIO McNair ESU for making blankets for SOS Child Advocacy Center as a community service project!

09/08/2025

Today on Good Morning America - 9/8
“TRIO is not a handout but a hand up!”

"GMA" examines a federal initiative that has long provided opportunities for disadvantaged students nationwide but now faces potential threats.

09/08/2025

09/08/2025

Tomorrow on : a national spotlight on TRIO -- programs that open doors for first-gen and low-income students. Tune in and help amplify why and why we must . Council for Opportunity in Education - COE

08/14/2025

Prepare for the new semester by attending these welcome week events! Take the opportunity to make new memories and friends before classes start next week 🐝

07/31/2025

TRIO is still looking for science tutors! Check the link in our bio to access the applications on Handshake.

07/02/2025

Alumni spotlight! If you'd like your story to be featured, email [email protected].

"My name is David Poersch, and I am an ESU grad and TRÍO alumni. I currently live in Kansas City, MO and am a Clinical Adoption Consultant for Oracle Health. To say that TRIO “helped” me would be an understatement- it was fundamental to my growth as a young adult. I was in TRIO from 5th grade all the way through my senior year of college.

Before college, the program gave me the crucial chance to visit college campuses I would’ve otherwise not toured on my own, because my family lacked time and money. TRIO gave me a chance to understand what I wanted out of college. They gave me a view of different schools and career opportunities I never would’ve considered.

TRIO helped take away a lot of the uncertainty and stress of college applications. I was provided free vouchers for the ACT test and given direct assistance in applying for FAFSA. Both these services allowed me to focus solely on preparing for the exam and figuring out the financial costs of school- two of the biggest challenges first-generation and/or lower-income families face.

Once in college, I almost considered dropping out. TRIO was able to provide me with FREE tutoring for the classes I was struggling with, and I saw major improvements in my grades. My outlook on school had changed. Tutoring alone turned the impossible into a possibility, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without that.

I know my story is one of thousands, but I hope it’s compelling enough for the next generation of students who might need a little extra push in seeing the opportunities in their future."

06/20/2025

We think our students are pretty amazing. We're going to start showing you why!

06/17/2025

You may have heard us say, "TRIO Works!" Maybe you've caught our hashtag, ! This is what we mean. Facts and figures don't lie! We are proud of our students, alumni, staff, and faculty.

If you have a story to share about how TRIO worked for YOU, email [email protected]. We will soon begin showcasing success stories!

06/03/2025

THANK YOU ESU TRIO alumni you showed up! Appreciate you all!!!