Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

” — Glen Smith, high school teacher in Columbia, Maryland As an essential part of Close the Gap Foundation’s programming serving first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students, the team is building a community of partners to bring the advantages of a diverse and influential network to those least likely to have access.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Alondra Gonzalez, a second-year student at Wright studying computer science, says participating in EPW has been life-changing. A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Growing up around family members who worked in TRIO, a federal program that provides student support resources to first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities, he modeled the program after Upward Bound. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A responsibility that for Nina, a first-generation, low-income student herself, is personal. While students are encouraged to lean on the broader network of adults, it is their mentor who facilitates their project-based learning experience.

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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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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Furthermore, when mentoring an FGLI (First-Generation Low-Income) student, it is crucial to hear where they are coming from. Unfortunately, many FGLI students dream of certain careers and schools but are not given the support or knowledge to help them achieve their ambitions.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

Their objective is to focus on scaling the foundation's operations with care, deepening corporate partnerships and facilitating donations like those from Airbnb and DoorDash , and improving the Fellow experience as organizational stewards.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2023

And as we continued to extract the possible from the impossible, this year taught us that our students can change the world. Read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2022.

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In this Year in Review, read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2023.

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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

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

His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Lesia Crumpton-Young , immediate past president of Texas Southern University, has profoundly impacted higher education, particularly for marginalized students.

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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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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

She facilitated workshops in high school and college, focusing on raising awareness about mental health. Additionally, she delivered a TED Talk addressing the issue of romanticizing mental illnesses. She even started her own nonprofit, Beyond Taiwan.

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