This page provides answers to some of the most common questions students ask about the TRIO College Programs.
TRIO College Programs works with students who are:
- First Generation and/or
- Income Eligible and/or
- Registered with the USM Disability Services Center
Students at USM who are pursing their first undergraduate degree and meet at least one of the above criteria are encouraged to apply to join!
TRIO offers unique services and support to students throughout their college careers to enhance their experience at USM.
Your TRIO advisor can be your first point of contact if you have questions at any point in the process. We work with you to help you discover and achieve your academic and personal goals. The TRIO community can provide a sense of belonging on campus, social connections, and open doors to leadership opportunities during your time at USM and beyond graduation.
College can be hard! TRIO is here so you don’t have to go through it alone.
Our TRIO Student Lounge is located in Luther Bonney Hall Suite 113 on the Portland campus. This lounge is open to all TRIO students Mondays-Fridays from 8am-4pm. This space offers a quiet place to study, connect with other students, free printing, office supplies, and a coffee/snack station. On the Gorham campus, our TRIO Student Lounge is located in Bailey Hall 311, and additional TRIO Staff are located in the TRIO house at 7 College Avenue.
TRIO Staff are available to meet in Portland, Gorham, or virtually. Check with your TRIO Advisor to find their office location.
Yes! Transfer students are eligible. However, if you were a part of TRIO at your last school, you will have to reapply to join TRIO College Programs at USM.
There is no cost to the student or family to join the program. All services provided to students in TRIO, including the Summer Program, trips, tutoring services, and workshops, are provided free of charge.
Have other questions? Fill out our contact form or email us at triousm@maine.edu.