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Federally Funded TAMIU Program by the Department of Education

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Available for eligible STEM, Nursing and Health Science TAMIU Undergraduate Students

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Helping students succeed since 2019

Once in TRiO, always in TRiO!


About

TRiO STEM is a federally funded Student Support Services (SSS) program committed to the success of first-generation, low-income, and/or scholars with disabilities within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Nursing and Health Science fields.

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MISSION & GOALS

Our mission is to empower qualifying STEM, Nursing and Health Science scholars to:

  • Achieve maximum academic success and career readiness
  • Develop skills, knowledge, and attributes to complete a post-secondary education
  • Graduate-equipped professionals and global citizens who will lead through lifelong learning

Our goal is to provide academic support to STEM, Nursing, and Health Science scholars to help them achieve their full potential. Overall we aim to:

  • Assist with necessary skills, knowledge, and attributes to complete a post-secondary education
  • Raise awareness and provide guidance to students for graduate school and professional career opportunities
  • Enhance the potential for financial assistance by providing education on financial and economic literacy

Services & Benefits

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Faculty Mentoring & Peer Mentoring

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Job Shadowing & Career Preparation Assistance

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Academic Advising & SACP (Student Academic Career Plan)

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Early Registration & Class Scheduling

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Letters of Recommendation & University Appeals

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Summer Scholarships

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Summer Pathways

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Plus Much More!

Free. Exclusive. Personalized.

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According to the Department of Education (2021), first generation is defined as an individual with:

  • Non-Degreed Parents
    An individual whose parents did not complete a bachelor's degree
OR
  • Non-Degreed Single Parent
    An individual who lived with and received support from only one parent who did not complete a bachelor's degree.

There are many reasons why our students choose us, including our exclusive services, 10+ years of academic expertise and work experience, friendly staff, and welcoming environment.

In order to qualify for the program, you must be  BOTH

1. A current or a recently admitted TAMIU student pursuing a STEM, Nursing or Health Science bachelor's degree

AND

2. Either low-income, first-generation and/or an individual with a documented disability

Hear and learn more about what being first generation means

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Undergraduate Student

Audrey Castillo

Undergraduate Student

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DID YOU KNOW?

We are 1 of only 7 TRiO STEM programs in the whole state of Texas

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Application Process

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1. Complete PDF Application

Fill in a simple application and submit via email

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2. Participate in an informal interview

Join in a relaxed interview to get to know you better

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3. Sign other required paperwork

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Application CHECKLIST

Application Packet MUST include:

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TRiO STEM Program Application

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Applicant's or Parent(s)'/Guardian(s)' 1040 Form (if applicable) or Student Aid Report from FAFSA

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Permanent Resident Alien Card (if applicable)

Applications accepted all year-round

Limited Spots Available.

Submitted applications valid only for a limited amount of time.

Application Priority deadlines

Fall/Spring/Summer: Two weeks before first class day

About Us

Meet the TRiO Team

Whether via online, phone and/or in person, our program professionals are always happy to help you out—learn more about us below!

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Program Director
Alejandra Gonzalez, MPA

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8+ Years of Academic Work Experience

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Academic Success Coach
Jose A. Serna, MBA

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7+ Years of Academic Work Experience

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Administrative Assistant
Anna B. Lara

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5+ Years of Administrative Work Experience

Peer Mentors

Peer mentors are TAMIU undergraduate and graduate students.

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Kimberly Andrade

Senior | Criminal Justice

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Aneli Guerra

Senior | Nursing

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Nidia Reyna

Graduate | Counseling Psychology

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Betsabe Diaz

Junior | Bilingual Education

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Sean Villarreal

Junior | Public Health


RESOURCES

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Job Search

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Graduate School

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eLearning

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OIT Helpdesk

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Academic Tutoring

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Student Organizations

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Library

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Course Syllabus

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STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Join our very own TRiO-STEM-borned student organization

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Contact Us

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Phone
956.326.3340

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Email
triostem@tamiu.edu

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Office
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center (ZSC) 222

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Office Hours
Virtual Walk-Ins
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


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