U.S. Department of Education Awards $47 Million in TRIO Grants

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $46,925,156 million in TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program grants to 128 grantees in 44 states, as well as Puerto Rico, to provide counseling and information on college admissions to qualified individuals who want to enter, or continue, a program of postsecondary education. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions. The program also provides services to improve financial and economic literacy, as well as assist participants in pursuing financial aid options.

"A college degree or postsecondary certificate has never been more necessary for success in the global economy, and TRIO programs will help increase the number of people who pursue postsecondary education, by helping them learn about the admissions process and how to find financial aid," Secretary Arne Duncan said. "TRIO and other programs are making an essential contribution to meeting the President's goal of having the highest percentage of college graduates by the end of the decade."

In addition, the President's fiscal year 2012 budget request includes $920.1 million for the Federal TRIO Programs, which includes funds to award continuation grants to EOC projects that were successful under the competition. More information about the EOC program is available at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioeoc/index.html

Following is a list of grantees by state. The list includes the first-year grant award amount for each grantee.