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First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips

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Title: First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips. Written by: Tara Parrillo; Director, TRIO Student Support Services. How to pay can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. The 2022-23 FAFSA is open now!

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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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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Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward 

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Almost three-quarters of the 11,000 students recently taking the African American Studies exam scored three or higher on a 5-point scale. It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference 

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Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data. It can address broader questions surrounding college access and success for low-income, first-generation students,” said Brown. this summer.

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Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity 

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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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The Door: A Lifeline for New York City’s Youth 

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Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference 

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Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.