Mills College TRIO Programs
Organization Details
| Name | Mills College TRIO Programs |
| URL | http://www.mills.edu/academics/grants_and_special_programs/trio/upward_bound.php |
| Phone number | 510.430.2177 |
Organization Description
| Service(s) description | Our services include: academic, career and personal advising, assistance with college admissions and financial aid process, monthly seminars, college campus visits, educational/career/cultural field trips, access to computer lab, tutorial services, referrals to other community services. We also offer a five-week summer academic enrichment program for incoming 6th-12th graders, offering 3 courses including: Math, English, and science skills instruction, SAT Prep course, College Prep, Life Skills, Science, Career Exploration, Financial Literacy, and Social/Cultural Workshops, Recreational Activities including Educational and Cultural Field Trips. |
| Program impact | TRIO participants are more likely to enroll in postsecondary education programs, apply for financial assistance, complete college degrees, accrue more college credits and earn higher grade point averages. Participation in a TRIO program has a significant impact on the educational outcomes of low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with Mills College TRIO Programs are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
School Readiness & Transitions (2 programs)
Programs that provide additional support during uncertain periods in student lives, such as foster youth, refugee & asylee students, unaccompanied minors, students with unstable housing, and students transitioning from one program to another.