The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Completion Grants. In 2021, we published our Completion Grants Playbook , and our CEO Bridget Burns joined the Chronicle's Assistant Managing Editor Ian Wilhelm to co-host this virtual conversation about helping under-resourced students complete their degrees. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. Beck, administrators, faculty, staff, and student leadership have used data and intentional practices to re-center campus culture around an equity-minded student success agenda and solidify strategic direction in closing equity gaps.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. Once funding is restored, a staggering 700,000 incarcerated adults will become eligible for Pell Grants in the 2023-2024 academic year.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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

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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 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 5, 2023

Students who are new to Missouri State University as of the Fall 2023 semester or later are eligible to apply for the MoState Access Award, which will allow eligible students to pay no tuition and fees after federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are first applied. Learn more about the MoState Access Award.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At Southeastern Louisiana University, we run three classic Upward Bound and two Upward Bound Math-Science programs currently and have received Federal TRIO grants since 1987. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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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.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Department of Education disqualified nearly 80 applicants in the FY2017 grant competition for non-substantive “errors,” like line spacing and font size. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! This program is vital for our community,” Espaillat remarked.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

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

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

Education 52

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Canedo described how his research on supporting undocumented students laid the foundation for his current endeavors, underlining the significance of healing, disability, and transformative justice in the pursuit of genuine equity. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

FAFSA Guidance : Students receive support when completing FAFSA and throughout the verification process. Explore how one college retained more students and closed equity gaps with retention micro-grants and registration hold reform.) Financial Literacy: Virtual and in-person training is provided to students.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

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. Be sure to share updates about how upcoming FAFSA changes will affect affordability.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

billion on the table last year in the form of unclaimed Pell Grant funds—around 14% of annual Pell expenditures. The NCAN started with the number of high school graduates who did not fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was roughly 1.65 The report’s methodology was simple. billion total. This year’s $3.58

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We're committed to educational equity and we focus on students from 11th grade all the way through to college graduation. And I'm like, "Sure, you can have 20 minutes at the end of this event if you will spend the first two hours helping me with FAFSAs, like, absolutely." chuckle] 0:23:05.1 JS: Yes, yes. JW: I guess, absolutely.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Dr. Harry Williams The changes in the FAFSA process adds an additional layer of complexity to an already intricate system, creating more hurdles for Black students to access and secure the financial aid that is crucial for their educational journey.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) announced today a new partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) Center for Access and Equity.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

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

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

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

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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. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

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

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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! Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Dr. Brown, an accomplished higher education professional and a passionate advocate for student equity, will assume his new role on August 14, 2023. ” Dr. Aaron Brown’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to educational equity make him an ideal choice for the role of executive vice president.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

COE President Maureen Hoyler National TRIO Achiever Award recipients have made significant contributions in their fields while exemplifying the values and principles of educational access and equity. Brett , president and CEO of The New England Council, has been recognized for his relentless advocacy for educational equity and access.

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