The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to
motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes outreach
and support programs targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college
students, and students with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline
from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. Indian Hills Community College
has four TRIO Programs operating on our campuses.
Student Support Services (SSS)
The Student Support Services program is designed to help students at Indian Hills as they work to achieve their educational goals. Assistance includes tutoring, basic skills classes, grants for financial aid, workshops, individual advising, and transfer assistance. There is an application process for this program.
Learn more about Student Support Services
Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search (ETS) – is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that helps middle school and high school students gain the knowledge and skills needed to graduate from high school and enroll in college. ETS activities are designed to promote a supportive educational climate and to help increase persistence, high school graduation, completion of rigorous high school courses, college enrollment and college degree attainment.
Learn more about Educational Talent Search
Upward Bound
The Upward Bound program provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits.
Upward bound is a federally funded educational program designed to provide participants with opportunities to succeed in high school and obtain a college degree. Upward Bound provides students with academic, cultural, and social activities intended to build skills, motivation, and self-confidence. Upward Bound is comprised of two components: the academic year and a six-week summer session.