UTA Awarded $5.8M to Expand TRIO Educational Programs in Central Texas Counties

The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded $5.8 million in federal funding over five years to continue and expand three TRIO programs. This funding includes two Talent Search grants of $300,000 annually and a $2.8 million Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) grant. The programs offer academic preparation, college and financial aid guidance, career exploration, and workforce pathway advising to students and adults in Arlington, Tarrant County, and Dallas County.

The expansion of these TRIO programs targets educational barriers and career readiness within the service areas of Tarrant County and Dallas County. The services are designed to help students, including those at Arlington High School and Sam Houston High School, navigate post-secondary education and career paths.