The Center for Educational Access and Outreach seeks "to make education accessible to all persons and groups" by developing the talents of ethnically diverse, first generation (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree), or limited income individuals from ages 11 (6th grade) to adulthood.

The services we provide are designed for those who:

• would benefit from receiving information about opportunities in higher education
• would like to develop the skills and motivation needed to attend college
• would benefit from assistance in the transition so that their rates of persistence and graduation in postsecondary education are increased

The Center's TRIO Programs include:

• Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a program that provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the postsecondary school of their choice.
• Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded pre-collegiate program, sponsored by Colorado State University, which helps students attain the goal of a college education. Upward Bound is a highly intensive program with equally high commitment levels. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
• Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a program that provides counseling and information on college admissions and financial aid to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.

The Center for Educational Access and Outreach also sponsors this non-TRIO funded program designed to serve Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search high school graduates and select Colorado State University freshmen. The Bridge Scholars Program focuses primarily on the retention aspect of such students.