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JULY 10, 2025

They represent what’s possible when we give students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds a real opportunity to thrive.” Olaf College with preparing her to persevere as a first-generation college student and young mother. Leticia Silva, who credits the TRIO Upward Bound program at St.

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JULY 15, 2025

million students nationwide,” said COE President Kimberly Jones. “By By honoring institutions that have made SSS practices a permanent, mission-aligned part of their work, we spotlight models that help low-income and first-generation students not only enroll but persist and graduate.” A landmark 2019 U.S. this summer.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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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. Apply at: [link].

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AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Donate Partner Through strategic collaborations, we work to strengthen quality, opportunity and access to education for all American students — the next generation of global leaders. become a member The post Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 28, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript Community colleges are seeing increased enrollment as more students pursue short-term degrees and vocational programs.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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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AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data. It can address broader questions surrounding college access and success for low-income, first-generation students,” said Brown. this summer.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Almost three-quarters of the 11,000 students recently taking the African American Studies exam scored three or higher on a 5-point scale. It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As covered in Inside Higher Ed : “One particularly troubling enrollment trend exacerbated by the pandemic … is the decline of underrepresented groups—specifically Black, first-generation and low-income students. In short, money is important—but making sure students know there’s money is equally important.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. In her memoir, which is also COE’s 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection, Campoverdi shares her personal journey, detailing the challenges and triumphs she experienced as a first-generation college student.

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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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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Carmouche , who passed away on March 31, at the age of 83, was a beloved figure in the educational community and one of the first black employees at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.” this summer.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

These programs provide educational support to students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, helping them to succeed in higher education and beyond. FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Education has played a crucial role in my journey, and I am honored to support an organization that champions access and success for all students.” COE works to ensure that these students have the support they need to succeed in higher education and beyond. With Matthew A. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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JULY 12, 2024

Hamm As more first-generation college students enroll in higher education, this course becomes not just timely but essential, highlighting the growing need for support and guidance in their educational journeys. Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

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MAY 10, 2024

This stratification is further compounded by differences in financial aid availability and college costs, which disproportionately burden low-income students with unmet financial needs. The decline in the global position of the United States in bachelor’s attainment, falling from 2nd to 18th among OECD countries in just 20 years.

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