COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer.

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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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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They host an annual College Goal Sunday, in which board members and community partners assist students and families in completing and filing the FAFSA. Each student who receives a scholarship from this Dollars for Scholars is offered a mentor to assist with college registration, internships, transportation, housing, and orientation.

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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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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Not surprising either is that research shows there is a social capital gap for those of us who identify as first-generation college students, those of us who were raised in a low-income household, and those of us who are part of a minority group. The impact of such gap can be sensed at the academic level.

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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.

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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. Any advice for future fellows/mentors? What does being FGLI mean to you?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

Support for Specific Needs: There are scholarships tailored for various demographics, including minorities, first-generation students, veterans, and students with disabilities. Additionally, some scholarships provide opportunities to connect with mentors and professionals in your field of study.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. 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

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. When asked to specify which practices make campuses welcoming for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities, all panelists spoke about the importance of elevating students’ voices. this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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

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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. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! “This data holds the promise of far greater impact. Department of Education, and Stephanie Miller. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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

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COE

FEBRUARY 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.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Submitting help desk tickets for assistance, whether for day-to-day functions or APR data issues, results in timely and effective responses.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She became the first African American female to earn undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering from the university, thanks to the support and preparation she received from Upward Bound. She highlighted the importance of mentoring and credited Upward Bound with shaping her journey to becoming a university president.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He recommended they engage with people they align with, who will become their mentors. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! He did not plan to be a politician; he simply wanted to give back. Public service is one way but not the only way, he noted.

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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.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For those of you who haven't heard of College Greenlight, the simplest way to describe it is that we're a network of partners dedicated to supporting first generation, lower income and historically underserved students on their path to and through higher education. So Let's Get Ready is a national near-peer mentoring organization.

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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.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Priority is given to students who have demonstrated financial need or are first-generation students. Haz La U Program Focus: General. Most scholarships require a letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, counselor or manager. Deadline: Nov. 13, 2022. Gather letters of recommendation early.

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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

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

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

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

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. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! He rose to Superintendent and later State Commissioner of Education.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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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. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

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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

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. 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., Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! WASHINGTON, D.C.

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COE

JUNE 30, 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.

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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

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

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 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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