Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Student Handbook

TRIO Programs


TRIO Programs

These are higher education programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Two-thirds of students served by these programs are low-income and would be in the first generation of their family to attend college.

Educational Talent Search-Talent Search is an early intervention/educational opportunity program. Serving students in grades 7-12, the program promotes skills and disseminates information necessary for successfully entering college and completing a degree. Emphasizing personal/career development, financial literacy, academic skills, and ACT readiness through college preparatory workshops, students are better prepared for the rigors of higher education. Campus visits, academic monitoring, and guidance in the completion of college and financial aid applications serves the individual needs of participants and their families. Summer enrichment and campus-based events are hosted as funding permits and provide opportunities for institutional collaboration and faculty involvement.

For more information about the Talent Search program, contact the Program Director at 501-760-4225.

Upward Bound-UB is an academic program for 9th through 12th grades in Mt. Pine and Hot Springs High Schools. The program emphasizes academic preparedness for college. Participants attend weekly tutoring sessions in their schools and a Saturday session on the NPC campus once per month. Participants attend a five week Summer Academy during which they prepare for their next academic year. The Summer Academy is capped off with a cultural/academic overnight trip.

For more information about the Upward Bound program, contact the Program Director at 501-760-4364.

Student Support Services-SSS is an academic and support program funded to serve 225 eligible NPC students. Services provided by this program include academic advising and degree planning, tutoring, financial literacy training, transfer assistance, grant aid, cultural enrichment, and disability support (if applicable).

For more information about Student Support Services, contact the Program Coordinator at 501-760-4227.