TRIO College Programs at the University of Southern Maine (USM) champion the future of students through the joy and power of learning. We strive to honor the dreams of our students through academic excellence and exceptional learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
TRIO College Programs works with USM students who are:
- First generation college students,
- Income eligible, or
- Students with disabilities
For eligibility information please use our Contact Form, call us at 207-780-4627, or email us at triousm@maine.edu.
Tran Truong ’22, BS Biology, TRIO STEM Scholar
“Truthfully, without TRIO I would have been lost. Not only did I get help in figuring out the pathway to becoming a clinical laboratory scientist, but I also built my leadership and communication skills through working as a TRIO Peer Mentor.”
Isha Matan ’22, BA Social and Behavioral Sciences, TRIO Scholar
“TRIO has helped me stay focused and very determined to get good grades and be able to graduate with high honors.”
Jadyn Cunningham ’24, BS Nursing, TRIO STEM Scholar
“TRIO College Programs has helped me build the confidence to reach out and join committees and clubs that interest me. I feel empowered knowing I’m learning how to be a strong advocate for others.”
Tim Johnson ’23, BS Information Technology, TRIO STEM Scholar
“I encourage any eligible student to apply for TRIO because they have resources that can help you succeed. TRIO is one of the best resources available at USM!”
TRIO College Programs is federally funded by the US Department of Education. All of our services, including the Summer Program, off-campus trips, advising services, and workshops are provided free of charge by federally-funded grants. There is no cost to the participant to join our program.