COE

MARCH 14, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. 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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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Dear US Department of Education: Thank you for taking action on the long-standing request from students, parents, colleges, and counselors for updating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Add in their hesitance to talking about money with counselors, and you’ve got an Auld Lang Syne trifecta for higher education disaster.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

How to pay for classes can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. To help alleviate this stress, institutions of higher education and other organizations are taking notice and providing scholarships specifically for first-generation students.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

COE Empowers TRIO Community with Exclusive “Better FAFSA” Support Series January 8, 2024 — by Nicole Norfles January brings a revolutionary development – the release of the Better FAFSA. COE invites its members to attend an exclusive, three-part series, “Working with the 2024 Better FAFSA.” Register here.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Title: First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips. How to pay can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. The 2022-23 FAFSA is open now! Written by: Tara Parrillo; Director, TRIO Student Support Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates. Historically, higher education has underserved many Kansans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. The new total is a record high for the program, first created in 1972. Yet to keep our economy going, we need more graduates of higher education institutes.” Dr. Ivory A.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona delivered impassioned remarks, praising TRIO educators and advocates for their pivotal role in shaping America’s education landscape. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Hamm At COE’s 43rd annual Policy Seminar, U.S.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Recognizing her potential, they urged her to pursue higher education.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hamm Discover the latest updates in education as Kimberly Jones takes the helm at the Council for Opportunity in Education on October 1, 2023. October to December 2023 On October 1, 2023, Kimberly Jones assumed the presidency of the Council for Opportunity in Education. EQUALITY, Fall 2023 November 1, 2023 — by Terrance L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Now, new research—one of the largest educational studies ever performed—has revealed both the power and the limits of these programs: direct admissions led to more students applying to college, but it did not mean that more of them would actually enroll. Non-first-generation students were 2.5 points likelier.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients June 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm These outstanding alumni of the Federal TRIO programs have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing educational opportunities and breaking barriers for underprivileged students.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President July 17, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm As a TRIO alumnus, Dr. Brown brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented students and a solid commitment to empowering them to achieve their educational goals. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

Three years ago, Congress enacted long-overdue reforms in the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, which substantially improves Federal student aid process. Education Department ( ED ) was to complete the changes to the FAFSA system mandated by the Act in time for the 2022-23 award year (college admissions cycle).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs May 8, 2023 — by Terrance L. Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education applauds U.S.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

Hamm This comprehensive report provides a 50-year historical trend analysis, shedding light on the state of equity in higher education and offering insights to policymakers, educators, and the public on how to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. WASHINGTON, D.C. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. Source: U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! At its annual conference in Washington, D.C., Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

2023’s Biggest News Stories, as Told by the Council for Opportunity in Education In a year marked by a small recovery in college enrollment, an increasing number of institutional budget cutbacks, and higher education’s generally worrisome headlines, TRIO professionals and COE staff persevered, ready to confront the challenges ahead.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Dollars for Scholars plans to focus on the disenfranchised student population who believe they do not have a path to higher education in the traditional model, saying “Our target population includes low-income, culturally diverse students who are first in their family to attend college.”

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While training from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is available, the self-explanatory menu system ensures that even non-technical staff can quickly adapt. In conclusion, empower has become an indispensable asset in our journey toward educational excellence. Here’s to empower -ing education, one student at a time!

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education, in collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal, this event celebrated education, STEAM, and the enduring legacy of Jurassic Park. In a world where access to technology is paramount for academic success, this gesture aimed to empower the students on their educational journey.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Author, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson brought her moral clarity and willingness to speak hard truths to the opening plenary session of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hamm The Mississippi Association for Educational Opportunity Program Personnel hosted its National TRIO Day 2023 event at Jackson State University: the day-long celebration workshops, student competitions, and men’s and women’s basketball games. “The

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Given the dramatic cuts to other education programs – particularly in the House – level funding was good news. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Following passage of this bill, Congress began its work in passing its individual funding legislation.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

They need to be able to connect their educational experience with a thriving career, said panelists at a COE conference plenary session on Sept. Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There are some dark days…and I believe that when educators help pull a TRIO student through, they’re producing an American that has more strength out there than perhaps someone who might have had a lot of stuff handed to them,” he said. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 20, 2023

So we looked at the data and found that the majority were getting tripped up by the bureaucracy: FAFSA, transcripts, immunization, deposits, registration, and so forth. Disproportionately, these were students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. In four months, we had over 180,000 exchanges.

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