Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I paid for college at my dream school (a small liberal arts college) through student loans, financial aid grants, a tiny amount from family, work-study jobs, and a scholarship or two, desperately patched together to make everything add up so I could afford to keep going to school year after year. looks like right now.

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

The Third Way piece goes on to quantify: “While the students with six-figure levels of debt are often the focus of stories in the popular press, they are the exception rather than the rule. Arguably the much bigger problem are students who take out some—often smaller amounts— of debt, but never graduate.”

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

There are various types of financial aid, including government-sponsored student aid, scholarships and grants. Focus on scholarships and grants, if available, to maximize funding that does not have to be repaid. Maximizing federal student aid for overseas studies U.S. Grants , as mentioned, are often need-based.

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

The FAFSA serves as the primary application for federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. From issues with the site itself and now delayed financial aid deadlines, many students and families are feeling the pressure of finding money for college.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2023

Although the news cycle has been dominated by the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program and its fate at the U.S. With IDR plans, student loan recipients’ monthly payments are based on their incomes, instead of being set at a fixed amount.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. In her memoir, which is also COE’s 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection, Campoverdi shares her personal journey, detailing the challenges and triumphs she experienced as a first-generation college student.

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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!

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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. 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.

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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

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

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

AUGUST 15, 2024

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

AUGUST 1, 2024

Education has played a crucial role in my journey, and I am honored to support an organization that champions access and success for all students.” COE works to ensure that these students have the support they need to succeed in higher education and beyond. With Matthew A.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

These programs provide educational support to students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, helping them to succeed in higher education and beyond. FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Brown brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented students and a solid commitment to empowering them to achieve their educational goals. Dr. Brown, an accomplished higher education professional and a passionate advocate for student equity, will assume his new role on August 14, 2023. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

This stratification is further compounded by differences in financial aid availability and college costs, which disproportionately burden low-income students with unmet financial needs. The report highlights several key findings, including: Disparities in postsecondary attainment rates among U.S. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Differences between scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. The main difference between the two is that scholarships are typically based on academic achievement or athletic ability, while grants are usually need-based. Who can apply for scholarships?

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COE

MARCH 11, 2024

In addition to its proposed increase for TRIO, the Administration also requested a $10 million increase for GEAR UP and a $750 increase in the maximum Pell Grant for a potential award of up to $8,145. Both Federal Work-Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants received level funding. Department of Education here.)

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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

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. However, studies show that students who study abroad tend to experience positive academic, professional, and personal outcomes.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

The Administration’s budget would also increase the maximum Pell Grant by $820 (or 11%), for a total maximum Pell Grant award of $8,215. The Administration has proposed “flat-funding” the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and the Federal Work-Study grants at the FY2023 levels of $910 million and $1.23

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

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

Many companies — from small businesses to major corporations — offer scholarships and grants to college students. Students usually have to send in their photos and scholarship application by the end of March. Fontana Transport, a family-owned company, issues scholarships to first-generation high school seniors.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

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

DECEMBER 28, 2022

One such compromise involved the Pell Grant, which President Biden had proposed increasing by over $2,000, part of a plan to double the maximum award by 2029. The omnibus offers additional funding for a variety of programs that help students who have the toughest roads to completion.

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COE

MAY 10, 2023

The Sisterhood: Deloris Davis Grant and Dianne Davis Wright Lead Book Club Discussion of Sister Viola Davis’s Memoir, Finding Me May 10, 2023 — by Maura Casey “I am so lucky to have my sisterhood, to belong to the club of the Davis girls,” said Deloris Davis Grant. Another asked what their reaction was when they first read the book.

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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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COE

MAY 8, 2023

by Woodrow Lewis Click to view the page: Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students Blog Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students by Holly Hexter Click to view the page: From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career (..)

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“TRIO participants shared with locally elected officials their TRIO success stories and how state funding—All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships, Iowa Tuition Grants, Last Dollar Scholar, and Kibbie grants—helps support their educational journeys.” Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 25, 2022

During Secretary Duncan's tenure in federal government, one of his notable accomplishments was establishing the First in the World Award , which recognized the prevalence of adult learners, working students, students from underserved groups, and first-generation students in higher ed, and incentivized collaboration for student success innovation.

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