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TRIO New Mexico Programs
Educational Opportunity Centers (Adult Learners)
Educational Opportunity Centers serve students 19 year of age or older who identify as first generation and low income. Existing through four programs at four different institutions, and serving a total of 3,865 students across the state, EOC “provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education.” An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills and to assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adults learners who enroll in post-secondary institutions. (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioeoc/index.html)
| Institution | Contact |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | 575-624-7202 |
| Northern New Mexico College | 505-695-4026 |
| San Juan Community College | 505-566-3262 |
| University of New Mexico - Albuquerque | 505-277-2203 |
Educational Talent Search (Middle -High School)
Educational Talent Search is primarily an early intervention serving a total of 1,854 students between the ages of 11 and 27 who are low income and potential first generation college students. By providing “academic, career and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education.” (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triotalent/index.html )
| Institution | Contact |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Portales | 575-562-2447 |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | 575-624-7202 |
| New Mexico State University - Alamogordo | 575-646-1780 |
High School
Upward Bound (High School)
Having a total of 13 programs at 9 different institutions, Upward Bound programs serve a total of 904 low income, first generation and/or academically at risk high school students in New Mexico. By providing intensive academic support to its participants, UB programs work to “increase the rate at which students complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post secondary education.” (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html)
| Institution | Contact |
| Clovis Community College | 575-769-4350 ext. 1206 |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Portales | 575-562-2452 |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | 575-624-7205 |
| LULAC National Educational Service Centers (5 centers) | 505-243-3787 |
| New Mexico State University (Alamogordo) | 575-646-1856 |
| New Mexico State University (Hatch) | 575-646-1780 |
| New Mexico State University (LCPS/GISD) | 575-646-5732 |
| Northern New Mexico College | 505-747-5060 |
| San Juan Community College | 505-566-4237 |
| University of New Mexico - Gallup | 505-863-7508 |
| University of New Mexico - Valencia | 505-925-8863 |
Upward Bound Math/Science (High School)
Serving a total of 182 students across the state, Upward Bound Math-Science aims to “strengthen the math and science skills of participating students ...[while encouraging participants] to purse postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in the math and science professions.” (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triomathsci/index.html)
| Institution | Contact |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology - Albuquerque | 505-274-4065 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology - Socorro | 505-274-4065 |
Veterans Upward Bound (College Prep)
With a total of 125 student participants in the state, Veteran’s Upward Bound is tasked with “motivating and assisting veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.” Through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction services, the program aims to increase the rate at which first generation, low income and/or students who meet specific military service and discharge requirements, enroll in and complete postsecondary education. (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triovub/index.html)
| Institution | Contact |
| University of New Mexico - Taos | 575-737-3725 |
Student Support Services (College/University)
New Mexico has 13 Student Support Services programs serving first generation, low income and/or students with disabilities across the state. By providing opportunities for academic development, SSS programs assist students with basic college requirements, and “motivates students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education.” SSS programs are also able to provide grant aid to current program participants who are eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants. The overall goal of the program is to increase college retention and graduation rates. (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triostudsupp/index.html)
| Institution | Contact |
| Central New Mexico Community College - Albuquerque Main Campus | 505-224-4375 |
| Central New Mexico Community College - Albuquerque Montoya Campus | 505-224-4375 |
| Clovis Community College | 575-769-4772 |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Portales | 575-562-2842 |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | 575-646-7202 |
| New Mexico Junior College | 575-492-2615 |
| New Mexico State University | 575-646-1336 |
| San Juan Community College | 505-566-3147 |
| Santa Fe Community College | 505-428-1364 |
| University of New Mexico - Albuquerque | 505-277-3230 |
| University of New Mexico - Taos | 575-737-3776 |
| University of New Mexico - Gallup | 505-863-7751 |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia | 505-925-8711 |
Student Support Services STEM (College/University)
New Mexico has 2 Students Support Services– STEM Programs assist first generation, low income and/or students with disabilities across the state. By providing opportunities for academic development, SSS programs assist students with basic college requirements, and “motivates students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education.” SSS programs are also able to provide grant aid to current program participants who are eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants. The overall goal of the program is to increase college retention and graduation rates. (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triostudsupp/index.html)
| Institution | Contact |
| New Mexico State University | 575-646-2452 |
| San Juan Community College | 505-566-3170 |
Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate (University)
Serving students who are first generation, low income and/or underrepresented in graduate education, the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program assists students in preparing for “doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities… [such as] summer internships and seminars.” The goal of the McNair program is to increase the attainment of Doctoral degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society. (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triomcnair/index.html )
| Institution | Contact |
| New Mexico State University | 575-646-2005 |
| University of New Mexico | 505-277-3098 |