Castleton Trio

MAY 8, 2020

I’m first-generation, so no one in my family knew where to start,” she explains. Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities. She has also served as a financial literacy mentor, organizing the very sessions that proved so useful to her.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community college students are also more likely to be first-generation college students, non-traditional students, or exposed to financial insecurity than their four-year school counterparts. This may include initiatives such as financial literacy programs, childcare support, and access to affordable housing options.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 5, 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 think we learned about financial literacy and about college.

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COE

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As a first-generation college student, Upward Bound helped guide her through preparing and applying for college. Carla never dreamed that her love of reading would land her at the world’s largest library, but TRIO Programs started her on the journey. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. They’re also more likely to be first-generation, come from families in the bottom half of earners, and delay or cancel their college plans due to financial struggles or caregiving responsibilities. Engage the whole family.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

TimelyCare’s Peer Community and expanded self-care resources empower students to take ownership of their physical and emotional well-being without the need for a provider visit – improving health agency and literacy at a seminal time in their lives.

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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. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Cárdenas participated in the Upward Bound program at Fresno State University. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

EAB · How Racial and Ethnic Identity Influence the College Journey LEARN ABOUT COLLEGE GREENLIGHT College Greenlight is the nation's largest community of professionals supporting and recruiting first-generation, lower-income, and historically underserved students. The most popular one right now is on financial literacy.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

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.

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