TRIO programs are federally funded educational programs that serve a wide range of participants. The OSP operates nine TRIO programs that include UBWP, UBMS, UBE, TS, EOC, VUB. DSS, SSS and the McNair Scholars Program. GEAR UP programs are designed to serve special populations from middle and high schools to finish a HS diploma and enter college. The OSP operates two GEAR UP programs: the state-wide Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP, and the Haysville GEAR UP program.