TRIO Programs

TRIO is a set of federally-funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree.

TRIO programs nation wide have provided over 850,000 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities — from sixth grade through college graduation - with academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students, and relevant training for directors and staff. More information on available TRIO programs may be found at the Council for Opportunity in Education website.

Weatherford College is pleased to be included in three of the TRIO programs:

Student Support Services (SSS)

The Weatherford College Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The SSS program may also provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.

In February, 66 SSS students from WC were awarded Supplemental Federal Grant Aid in the amount of $33,302. To qualify, students had to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, attend tutoring, counseling, cultural events and workshops, all of which are designed to foster a positive and productive atmosphere for their educational goals.

The Weatherford College Student Support Services director is Dawn Kahlden at 817-598-6484.

To read more about SSS at Weatherford College, please visit their web site.

Talent Search

The Weatherford College Talent Search program serves 600 students from 14 area schools in the WC service area.

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the postsecondary school of their choice. Talent Search also serves high school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete their education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in the postsecondary education institution of their choice.

The Weatherford College Talent Search Program director is John Turntine at 817-598-6482.

To read more about Talent Search at Weatherford College, please visit their website.

Upward Bound

The Weatherford College Upward Bound program currently serves 50 high school students from 10 target schools in three counties in the WC service area.

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families, and/or high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. All Upward Bound projects must provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature and foreign language.
TRiO Upward Bound program
The Weatherford College Upward Bound Program director is Jeff Kahlden at 817-598-6485.

To read more about Upward Bound at Weatherford College, please visit their web site.