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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

COE

MAY 2, 2025

Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years.

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

COE

JUNE 3, 2025

Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) proudly recognizes and applauds the more than 10,000 alumni of the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) who have come together in an unprecedented show of unity to oppose the Trump Administrations proposal to eliminate TRIO in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. EOC programs report that 60.6%

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TRIO in the News, Summer 2025

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JULY 8, 2025

Collins says she helped secure Upward Bound funding for Maine Massachusetts: Trump cuts would devastate community colleges, undermining lower-income students striving to better their lives Massachusetts: Programs to support N.H.s Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2025 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

JULY 10, 2025

This year’s honorees include: Beverly Black’ s early experience with TRIO Talent Search at Southern University of New Orleans and Student Support Services at the University of L ouisiana at Lafayette instilled in her the confidence and tools to pursue higher education.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide

COE

JULY 15, 2025

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hamm Regardless of race, ethnicity, or institutional type, 80% of students surveyed believed that their financial commitment was worthwhile in the long run. A new report from the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, the research arm of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), titled “Is It Worth It?:

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

COE

JULY 12, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals July 12, 2024 — by Terrance L. Promoting an inclusive learning environment by articulating the issues and strategies that best support first-generation college students.

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College Grants and Scholarships for Women in 2023

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Grant is offered by The Girlfriend Factor , an organization that provides educational grants and emotional support for women who are bettering their lives through higher education. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 25, demonstrate financial need and be passionate about an educational path that will lead to a career.

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Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, this transition can be particularly daunting for potential first-generation (FG) college students—those whose parents have not obtained a bachelor’s degree. As the new school year begins, it’s essential to recognize the unique challenges potential first-generation college students face.

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“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2024

COE

MAY 3, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

COE

MAY 10, 2024

Hamm This comprehensive report provides a 50-year historical trend analysis, shedding light on the state of equity in higher education and offering insights to policymakers, educators, and the public on how to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. WASHINGTON, D.C. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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EQUALITY, Summer 2024

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement, Veterans Upward Bound, and Educational Opportunity Centers. These programs provide educational support to students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, helping them to succeed in higher education and beyond. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

About the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) The Council for Opportunity in Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities across the United States.

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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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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

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MAY 31, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

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TRIO in the News, Summer 2025

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2025 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

College Grants and Scholarships for Women in 2023

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

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

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

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