Aligned With TRIO Mission & Program Outcomes
TRIO Sponsored Student Trip Planning
TRIO-sponsored travel experiences help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education by providing access to college campuses, exposure to new environments, and opportunities to connect with college communities.
These trips empower students to envision themselves in higher education and equip them with the knowledge and confidence to pursue it.
Empower TRIO Students Through
Purpose-Driven Travel
Trusted by Educators. Inspired by Students.
A Proven Partner for TRIO Student Programs
Since 1991, Educational Travel Adventures has partnered with educators to turn learning into meaningful, real-world experiences. Every student trip is custom-built around educational goals, thoughtfully planned by experienced travel professionals, and supported every step of the way so educators can focus on their students.
Why TRIO Programs Partner With ETA
We Understand TRIO Program Requirements: TRIO student trips are intentionally designed to support program goals, grant objectives, and measurable outcomes. Our team works closely with coordinators to support funding guidelines, documentation needs, and reporting requirements while delivering high-quality educational experiences for students.
From documentation support to customized learning experiences, our TRIO tours help turn educational goals into meaningful, real-world experiences that inspire students to see what is possible and believe they belong there.
After more than 30 years, our mission remains the same: to make every journey safe, seamless, and impactful for students and educators.
How TRIO Travel Programs Support Student Success
Federal TRIO Programs are designed to help students from underserved backgrounds prepare for, enter, and succeed in postsecondary education. Programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Veterans Upward Bound focus on increasing college access, persistence, and completion for first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities.
College Access & Awareness
Campus visits allow students to explore colleges and universities beyond their local area, participate in admissions and financial aid sessions, and visualize themselves as future college students.
Academic & Cultural Enrichment
Tours incorporate museums, historical landmarks, performances, and cultural institutions that reinforce classroom learning while expanding students’ worldviews and critical thinking skills.
Equity Through Access
Many TRIO students would not otherwise have the opportunity to travel. Educational tours remove financial and logistical barriers while ensuring safe, inclusive, and fully supported experiences.
Confidence & Motivation Building
Exposure to new environments helps students build independence, self-confidence, and motivation—key factors in long-term academic persistence.
Popular TRIO Destinations
Washington DC
Experience hands-on learning through college visits, national museums, and civic institutions that connect education to leadership and public service.
New York City
Expose students to a wide range of colleges, cultural institutions, and career pathways while exploring one of the nation’s most diverse and influential academic and professional centers.
Atlanta
Explore historically significant colleges and universities, civil rights landmarks, and cultural institutions that support college awareness and leadership development.
Chicago
Visit major universities, museums, and innovation hubs while exposing students to diverse academic and career pathways in a global city.
What TRIO Program Directors Are Saying
TRIO Program Directors nationwide partner with ETA for travel experiences that are thoughtfully planned, well-documented, and aligned with program objectives.
Ready to Plan Your TRIO Travel Program?
Let’s create a custom educational tour that supports your TRIO program goals, aligns with funding requirements, and provides meaningful learning experiences for your students.
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