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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

We asked Chancellor Larive her thoughts about keeping people engaged, focused on what they have to do today, and hopeful about what's ahead, and she spoke about the transformational power of higher education: "Higher education changed my life from a low-income, first-generation college student. We do that every day at universities.

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Corporate Scholarships: 25 Companies That May Help Pay for College

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It provides scholarships to students in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) that attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Fontana Transport, a family-owned company, issues scholarships to first-generation high school seniors. Fontana Transport. Amount: Up to $5,000.

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Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders

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Madeleine, you wrote a blog post back in January that reported on these findings, can you give us a recap of some of your biggest worries among admissions leaders at that time? And in state, out-of-state, first generation or not, men, women, all of that. MR: Yeah, I can. Did we exceed our goal? There's only so much pie.

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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

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

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association 

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His career was marked by unwavering dedication to increasing educational opportunities for low-income and first-generation students, particularly African American students. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.” this summer. this summer. this summer.

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President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget

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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.