TRIO & GEAR UP Programs

The TRIO Communication Upward Bound (CUB) is a college prep, academic program targeting area high school students in the Wichita Public Schools who plan to pursue post-secondary education and employment in communication fields after completion of high school.

Since 1977, the federally funded TRIO Talent Search (TS) program designed to preapre and motivate middle school and high school students for postsecondary education in USD 259 schools. 

TRIO Talent Search South (TSS) is a federally funded program designed to preapre and motivate middle school and high school students for postsecondary education in Truesdell Middle School and South High School in USD 259.

The TRIO Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) program is a federally funded program that prepares eligible students in the target schools of USD 259 and USD 500 to graduate from high school and pursue degrees and careers in STEM. 

The TRIO Upward Bound Wichita Prep (UBWP) program provides eligible students from USD 259 target schools the opportunity to improve their academic, social and personal skills while preparing for postsecondary education. 

GEAR UP @ Haysville seeks to be a catalyst for expanding the college-going culture in USD 261. Through the GEAR UP cohort model, the program supports the graduation classes of 2030 and 2031 from middle school through their first year of college, fostering a lasting culture of access, opportunity, and success.

The Wichita GEAR UP @ Heights & Southeast program provides comprehensive support at every step of 6th and 7th grade students cohorts. The programs provides wrap around experience. The program seeks to achive academic excellence, graduation success, and educational literacy to create a community where every student has the tools and confidence to pursue a degree or certification, leadning to a lifetime of success. 

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Wichita State University’s Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) or KKGU is a college access program that is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education designed to help students in foster care through the state of Kansas prepare for post-secondary education.

The Wichita South & West GEAR UP is a college-readiness program that supports students beginning in the 6th grade and continues through high school graduation. The program help students build: Academic Confidence Study and learning skills, college & career awareness, personal development & leadership, all services are FREE for students and families.

TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) assists students with disabilities who are eligible for federally funded programs through personalized services, resources, and academic support, empowering them to persist and graduate from Wichita State University.

The Ronald E. McNair post-baccalaureate Achievement Program is a federally funded TRIO program prepare 28 eligible Wichita State University students for graduate studies ultimately leading to a doctoral degree by providing research training and early scholarly experiences. 

The TRIO STEM Student Support Services (STEM-SSS) STEM program provides high-impact academic, financial, and personal support to help eligible Wichita State University students who wish to successfully graduate in STEM and health sciences areas.

The primary goal of Student Support Services (SSS) is to help transition, retain and graduate eligible Wichita State University college students. The program provides a variety of academic support services that include individualized tutoring, success skill development, course planning and advising.

The TRIO Veteran Student Support Services (VET-SSS) serves currently enrolled military-affiliated students — including spouses, dependent children and active duty — attending Wichita State University. The program provides customized services for these populations to successfully complete a bachelor's degree.

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program is a federally funded program hosted by WSU that provides free counseling and assistance to adults ready to begin or resume the journey toward their educational goals — whether that's a four-year college degree, an associate's degree or technical training to enhance your career.

The TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program serves veterans in Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Reno, Sumner, and Kingman counties. The program connects veterans with postsecondary educational opportunities, provide them necessary training annd support to enter postsecondary institution.