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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

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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? Financing graduate education can be challenging, but scholarships, fellowships, and on-campus employment options exist to alleviate financial burdens.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 8

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Celebrate National Nontraditional Student Week! National Nontraditional Student Week is November 5-9! Join Adult Student Services in celebrating Missouri State’s nontraditional students. Take part in National Nontraditional Student Week celebrations. MISSOURI STATE NEWS. TRANSFER NEWS.

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

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.– 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?: This underscores the need for higher education to adopt a more holistic approach to supporting student success.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2024

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Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona delivered impassioned remarks, praising TRIO educators and advocates for their pivotal role in shaping America’s education landscape. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Hamm At COE’s 43rd annual Policy Seminar, U.S.

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

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals July 12, 2024 — by Terrance L. With first-generation college students making up an increasing proportion of college enrollments, this course is both timely and essential.

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

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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. 40% receive mostly B’s.

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

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Each year, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosts the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C. The NSLC experience extended beyond the Mock Congress, offering students valuable opportunities for learning and engagement. territories converged to embark on a journey of discovery and leadership.