The TRiO Programs are federally funded programs through the U.S. Department of Education that provide academic assistance to eligible undergraduate students. The programs provide tutoring, counseling, academic coaching, mentoring, and other support services to low-income, first-generation or students with disabilities. The goal of the Texas A&M International University TRiO Programs is to increase retention and graduation rates and to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of every program participant.
TAMIU currently offers two programs to support student needs: TRiO and TRiO STEM. Review eligibility requirements and apply to be part of the TRiO family! Please note, you can only be part of one of the TRiO Programs, not both.
Program application must include:
TRiO Program provides tutoring, counseling, academic coaching, and other support services to program participants.
TRiO STEM program is designed for students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and health sciences by offering a variety of services tailored to meet their individual needs.
For more information, please email leticia.cruz@tamiu.edu
For more information, please email triostem@tamiu.edu
TRiO participants must be a citizen or national of the United States or meet the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance.
*A first-generation student is defined as:
If you meet the program eligibility, you can apply to the TRiO or TRiO STEM program at any point of your undergraduate career. Please complete the appropriate application and provide required documentation.
TRiO Program | TRiO STEM Program |
Dr. Billy F. Cowart 208 | Dr. Billy F. Cowart 206 |
956-326-2718 | 956-326-3340 |