The federal Trio Programs were established in 1965 to provide postsecondary educational opportunities to the economically disadvantaged in the United States. The programs target students whose annual income/parental income makes them eligible for grants and need-based assistance. Trio programs also target potential first-generation college students. Trio programs are funded by the federal government and based on college campuses nationwide. Austin Peay State University host five Trio programs. At Austin Peay State University these programs are a division of Extended and Distance Education, supervised by Julia McGee, Interim Director.

Dan Botula, Director
Tri-County Upward Bound