EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Visa process, international students may not actually have the necessary paperwork to arrive when planned, despite their enrollment or deposit activity. As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With the population of her students being mostly first generation and/or low-income, Jasmine understands the difficulties and challenges her students face based on her shared experience. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, Jasmine joined UC Irvine’s Teacher Education Program.

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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. What does being FGLI mean to you?

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 2, 2022

It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘You’re not alone.’” “Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

A number of VPEMs have shared with me recently that they’re seeing new patterns in prospective student interactions, such as students being markedly less responsive to counselor phone calls. 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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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

One month later after that, in that same first semester, James, his tone has changed, even the way he communicates. Something happened to James along the way from that first month in that fall semester to two, three months later. And he says, college is kind of hard, but he's gonna stick through it.

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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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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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COE

MAY 8, 2023

The Federal TRIO programs assist students from middle school through graduate post-baccalaureate programs, adult learners, and veterans with the resources they need to successfully prepare for and complete postsecondary 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

Fernando Cárdenas , director of partnership development and community activation at COMCAST, has dedicated his career to bridging the digital divide and empowering underserved communities. Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430.

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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

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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COE

MAY 10, 2023

COE hosts the Opportunity Matters Book Club for first-generation and low-income students, allowing them to discuss literary works that raise issues related to opportunity and equity. Communication is the key,” Wright said. It motivated her to get her master’s degree, and, she said, “I’m still going strong.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Rather, transferring student loans to an under-resourced agency without the necessary expertise will likely lead to delays in processing, breakdowns in communication, and an even more confusing, frustrating experience for borrowersparticularly those navigating the system for the first time.

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