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. Written by: Tara Parrillo; Director, TRIO Student Support Services. 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!

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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. The total student loan debt reached $1.75 With President Biden’s signature on Dec. Federal Reserve. “On

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Students from underrepresented backgrounds face considerable barriers when it comes to completing a community college program. Nationally, only 24% of African American, Latinx, and Native American students finish within two years. DFC has graduated an average of 56% of its students since its formation in 2017.

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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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I'm First!

JANUARY 17, 2024

When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. So, as a first-generation college student […]

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

“I kind of defied them a little bit and said, ‘I want to help with peoples’ mental health and talk a little bit about how maybe bullying or trauma or domestic abuse can also impact their actual health, in addition to their physical health,’” says Mendoza, a first-generation Filipino immigrant who came to the U.S. I love my students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Yet less than 12% of resident 18-to-24-year-old students enrolled in our public universities are Hispanic. We see similar enrollment gaps for African American students, rural students, and low-income students. About 60% of our state university students graduate within six years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

For a prospective college student beleaguered by the complexities of the application process, direct admissions is like a dream come true. The study, led by Dr. Taylor Odle, an assistant professor of educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Data was obtained on the choices of almost 32,000 students.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. The students in the high school program graduated from college at only a 36 percent rate. Which is an abject failure.”

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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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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Fradkin’s name, giving outstanding Dollars for Scholars more opportunity to provide impactful scholarships, including renewable awards and additional student support. Businesses will attend to share how they can offer students opportunities via potential scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. I spent most of my time as a law student serving as a law clerk at legal aid clinics and loitering outside of the GULC’s Office of Public Interest and Community Service.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The ability to customize views, whether it’s an Excel-style screen or a student-by-student breakdown, gives us unparalleled flexibility. Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. So, what’s going on with these student populations? Due to the extensive paperwork and waiting times involved with the U.S.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Yet, this is a concept I did not live by consciously as an undergraduate student, but in retrospect, I unconsciously engaged in it, however minimal it might have been. As a first-generation and low-income college student, I had limited financial and personal support from family.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 18, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. I liked CtG's work to help FGLI students navigate through college.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education. Plus: Where you can find more scholarships for Latino and Hispanic students. You must have a 3.0

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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 12, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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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.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A year later he returned to the university, where he was a member of TRIO Student Support Services and earned his degree. Horsford encouraged attendees who want to get active to move beyond their institutions and appreciate the role that non-profit and community organizations play in reaching students from marginalized communities.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They specifically want to increase the presence of underrepresented racial and socioeconomic student populations on campus. Chances are, your campus leaders are asking a similar question: How can we enroll and retain a more diverse student body? Use these guidelines to recruit and enroll more underrepresented students. .

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Part of the team worked to expand our recruitment pipelines and spread the word about our institution, while another team focused on yielding newly admitted students. But we realized that to further diversify our student body, we needed a better strategy somewhere in between these two enrollment phases. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER 1.

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Counselors' Corner

MARCH 27, 2024

These students want to go to college, and they’ve navigated many hoops and hurdles to build academic and extracurricular records that not only show their ability to be successful in college, but give them the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be successful once they arrive on campus. Last February 1st, 6 million students had filed a FAFSA.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Hamm The Amazon Original film “A Million Miles Away” is an inspiring true story based on the life of TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, 2001 National TRIO Achiever Award recipient, and author José Hernández , the first migrant farmworker to become an American astronaut.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

3 ways the pandemic changed college search behavior from our new survey of 20K+ high school students When was the last time you saw a teenager willingly answer a phone call? Fortunately, we now have some hard data to turn to, thanks to the latest edition of EAB’s Student Communication Preferences Survey.

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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. million additional students are expected to qualify for Federal student aid every year under the Act. Originally, the U.S.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

EAB’s Paul Gunther hosts University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis for a wide-ranging chat about how to reach students and families who feel that a college degree is out of reach. There may be no other university in the nation that attracts as many students with demonstrated financial need as the University of Central Arkansas.

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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!

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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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COE

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 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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