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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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

One of his students was having trouble finding belonging in the new environment, and Santana credited the mental health and CPR training from COE for him being able to support that student. from Saturday, June 11 , until Thursday, June 15. COE has seasonal student opportunities for TRIO students and recent graduates.

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COE

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.

Education 52

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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. However, I am ready to serve and continue the work necessary to ensure success for our first-generation, low-income students in getting to and through college.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund   Are you a future nurse, teacher, or mental health counselor? Awards are for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Submitting help desk tickets for assistance, whether for day-to-day functions or APR data issues, results in timely and effective responses. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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COE

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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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It “We said, how could that be? We realized there wasn’t navigation [in college] to help them finish the journey.” It was personal relationships,” he said.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After leaving NASA, I embarked on a career as a public and motivational speaker, and people began asking me to author a book, so I penned “Reaching for the Stars,” chronicling my journey from childhood to space. This process allowed me to reach thousands and make a significant impact.

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COE

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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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. Why do you need that? What do you do? It was not, right. Why are. "

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Policymakers are urged to address the systemic barriers that Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students face, such as financial aid limitations and inequities in mental health services. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

August 21, 2024 — by Jada Walker COE’s annual National Student Leadership Congress for first-generation high school students, with its visits to the Capitol and participation in debates, is often described as transformational for the young people who participate in the five-day experience. this summer. this summer.

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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! Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download.

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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

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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COE

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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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, announced today the appointment of Aaron Brown, Ph.D., WASHINGTON, D.C. as its new executive vice president.

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COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

The COE annual conference brings together educators, administrators, and advocates dedicated to increasing college access and success for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. With Matthew A. COE works to ensure that these students have the support they need to succeed in higher education and beyond.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

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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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Hamm Discover how the IIE Center for Access and Equity’s partnership with COE is revolutionizing study abroad opportunities for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. Jones remarked, “For over 20 years, COE has provided pathways for low-income, first-generation students to participate in study abroad programs.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

The new report also highlights disparities in degree completion rates based on socioeconomic status, with first-generation and low-income students facing significant barriers to persistence and graduation. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Powered by youth and young adults, the SAC is an integral part of the mental health work being done by thousands of Gen Z activists across the country. Growing up in a small east Texas area where mental health is an unspeakable topic, Rachna wants to expand the idea of openness and end the silence surrounding mental health.

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