COE

MAY 10, 2023

The Sisterhood: Deloris Davis Grant and Dianne Davis Wright Lead Book Club Discussion of Sister Viola Davis’s Memoir, Finding Me May 10, 2023 — by Maura Casey “I am so lucky to have my sisterhood, to belong to the club of the Davis girls,” said Deloris Davis Grant. Another asked what their reaction was when they first read the book.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. 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. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. Practitioners and advocates can submit comments to the Department by May 28, 2024. Read more about the day’s conversations and speakers, and watch the recording here. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona didn’t always know where to turn for help in college. “It

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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! Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download.

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MAY 10, 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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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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MARCH 10, 2023

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration released its budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 (Program Year 2024-2025). The Administration’s budget would also increase the maximum Pell Grant by $820 (or 11%), for a total maximum Pell Grant award of $8,215. billion in FY24. million, respectively.

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MARCH 11, 2024

President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress March 11, 2024 — by Kimberly Jones President Biden at last week’s State of the Union address. Both Federal Work-Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants received level funding. Today, President Biden released his FY25 budget request to Congress.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Congress created the TRIO programs because it recognized that low-income, first-generation students often face significant financial and societal obstacles to accessing and achieving success in higher education. Other key provisions of the proposed bill include: Granting “low-income” status to Pell Grant recipients.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Jones remarked, “For over 20 years, COE has provided pathways for low-income, first-generation students to participate in study abroad programs.

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JULY 17, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, announced today the appointment of Aaron Brown, Ph.D., WASHINGTON, D.C. as its new executive vice president.

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MAY 8, 2023

by Woodrow Lewis Click to view the page: Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students Blog Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students by Holly Hexter Click to view the page: From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career (..)

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

The FAFSA serves as the primary application for federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The 2024-2025 application cycle has been absolutely wild – so don’t take this year as an example of what the cycle is like. Missing deadlines could result in lost financial aid opportunities.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention February 20, 2024 — by Terrance L. TRIO participants shared with locally elected officials their TRIO success stories and how state funding—All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships, Iowa Tuition Grants, Last Dollar Scholar, and Kibbie grants—helps support their educational journeys.”

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

However, ED requested that implementation be delayed to 2023-24 and, after a period of time, they requested that it be delayed again to 2024-25. The FAFSA for the 2024-25 admission cycle is now scheduled to open in December 2023. FAFSA data is also critical for the states that use it as the basis for their own awards of financial aid.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Unleashing the Power of empower at Southeastern Louisiana University February 7, 2024 — by Ron Abel Explore how Southeastern Louisiana University’s Upward Bound programs evolved with empower , seamlessly integrating to streamline operations and empower staff. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Empowering Excellence: A TRIO Program’s Journey to Streamlined Success with empower January 7, 2024 — by Terrance L. During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

She reminded the audience that the year began on an optimistic note: The Biden Administration requested a funding increase for TRIO of $107 million in FY 2024. On October 1 , she will assume the leadership of organization as its third president. But the celebration was short-lived.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2024

As costs rise and graduation rates stagnate, some wonder if college still holds the same value in 2024 as it did for previous generations. The Pell Grant is one solution. The Biden administration’s goal to increase Pell grants is admirable — and needed. That needs to change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2023

Daniel Collier, assistant professor of higher and adult education in the department of leadership at the University of Memphis Collier described the changes as “an absolute win” for stopped out students, many of whom are first-generation and/or minoritized. Collier also thought that the complexity of the plan was also a problem.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

At Morehouse, roughly 50% of its undergraduate population qualifies for the Pell Grant. Of the class of 2024, almost one third are first-generation graduates. By the same token, I empathize with sentiments of students who would be dismayed because of commencement being prematurely dismissed because of that.

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