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Congress Averts Shutdown, Levels Funding for TRIO and GEAR UP Programs in FY24

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When combined with mandatory funding, the agreement continues to support a total maximum Pell Grant award of $7,395 for the 2024-2025 award year. billion and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program (SEOG) at $910 million. Congress continued funding the Federal Work-Study program at $1.2

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How to Find a Cosigner for Student Loans When Your Parents Aren’t an Option

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Students and graduates needing to find a cosigner for student loan aid typically ask Mom or Dad. But if your parents aren’t an option, you’ll be happy to know that private lenders are often flexible about who can serve as the guarantor of your loan agreement. How to find a cosigner for a student loan, beyond your parents.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

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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. Explore our collaborative initiatives to broaden access to international education and unlock transformative experiences for diverse student populations.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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In addition to its proposed increase for TRIO, the Administration also requested a $10 million increase for GEAR UP and a $750 increase in the maximum Pell Grant for a potential award of up to $8,145. Both Federal Work-Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants received level funding. Department of Education here.)

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

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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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FY24 Funding Fight Paused Until Early Next Year

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As you will recall , this bill cuts the Department of Education funding by 28% , eliminates funding for the Federal Work Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) programs while level-funding Federal TRIO programs, GEAR UP and Pell Grants at FY23 levels.

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House Subcommittee Level Funds TRIO in Bill That Cuts Overall FY24 Funding by 28%

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Level funding is a tremendous victory for organized TRIO in a bill that cuts funding for the Department of Education by 28% — and that eliminates programs such as Federal Work Study and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). The bill maintains the maximum Pell Grant award of $6,335.