COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. In her memoir, which is also COE’s 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection, Campoverdi shares her personal journey, detailing the challenges and triumphs she experienced as a first-generation college student.

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COE

JANUARY 17, 2023

And as we continued to extract the possible from the impossible, this year taught us that our students can change the world. Read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2022.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate.

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MAY 3, 2024

January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

The Federal TRIO programs assist students from middle school through graduate post-baccalaureate programs, adult learners, and veterans with the resources they need to successfully prepare for and complete postsecondary education. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Brown brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented students and a solid commitment to empowering them to achieve their educational goals. Dr. Brown, an accomplished higher education professional and a passionate advocate for student equity, will assume his new role on August 14, 2023. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Hamm Discover how the IIE Center for Access and Equity’s partnership with COE is revolutionizing study abroad opportunities for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. However, studies show that students who study abroad tend to experience positive academic, professional, and personal outcomes.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Carmouche , who passed away on March 31, at the age of 83, was a beloved figure in the educational community and one of the first black employees at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.” this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

These programs provide educational support to students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, helping them to succeed in higher education and beyond. FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Education has played a crucial role in my journey, and I am honored to support an organization that champions access and success for all students.” COE works to ensure that these students have the support they need to succeed in higher education and beyond. With Matthew A.

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JULY 12, 2024

Hamm As more first-generation college students enroll in higher education, this course becomes not just timely but essential, highlighting the growing need for support and guidance in their educational journeys. Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

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MAY 10, 2024

This stratification is further compounded by differences in financial aid availability and college costs, which disproportionately burden low-income students with unmet financial needs. The decline in the global position of the United States in bachelor’s attainment, falling from 2nd to 18th among OECD countries in just 20 years.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In this Year in Review, read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2023.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Then the group traveled to The Hague , the seat of government for the Netherlands , where they met other international students enrolled at The Hague Summer School and took classes on global migration, entrepreneurship and sustainability, and blockchain technology. July 28, 2021. Maureen Hoyler, COE President. More News & Impact.

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COE

MARCH 11, 2024

for our Policy Seminar and working with you throughout the year to increase the federal investment in our nation’s first-generation, low-income students. We look forward to seeing you next week in Washington, D.C. , Get in Touch Questions? Contact COE Vice President for Public Policy Diane Shust.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The three panelists each have enjoyed great career success, but all said they could easily relate to the challenges that low-income, first-generation students face. Upward Bound Student Garners Awards, Casts Eye on the Future. July 28, 2021. Read more in the Fall 2022 issue of Equality , now available for download.

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COE

JULY 10, 2025

They represent what’s possible when we give students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds a real opportunity to thrive.” Olaf College with preparing her to persevere as a first-generation college student and young mother. Leticia Silva, who credits the TRIO Upward Bound program at St.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream. It is said that a budget reflects one’s values.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Hamm Click to view the page: How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar Blog How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar by Maura Casey Click to view the page: Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7%

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COE

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflecting on the lessons learned over 60 years of TRIO, President Jones emphasized the importance of unity across racial and geographical lines in advocating for low-income, first-generation college students. Increase for TRIO for FY 2023 Advocacy Update Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7%

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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

.” He emphasized the importance of providing unwavering support to students, acknowledging the power of encouragement and positivity. Reflecting on his own journey as a first-generation college student, Secretary Cardona underscored the impact of his experiences on his role as Secretary of Education.

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COE

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Million Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

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COE

JUNE 3, 2025

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family in Eastern Kentucky Appalachia, I needed TRIO to prepare me for higher education, said TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services alumnus Charles Hargis. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

MAY 2, 2025

Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. this summer.

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JULY 8, 2025

billion in federal TRIO funding—citing concerns over performance measures and accountability—even as TRIO programs currently serve roughly 870,000 low-income, first-generation, and disabled students nationwide (about 17,500 in Colorado). Hamm The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 “skinny” budget proposes eliminating all $1.2

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