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TRIO TURNS 60: BREAKING BARRIERS, INSPIRING HOPE.
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Better FAFSA Support
At COE, our commitment to the TRIO community goes beyond words. As we navigate the launch of the transformative “Better FAFSA,” we understand the concerns and questions that may arise. COE now offers its members essential tools, critical updates, and answers to their TRIO-specific questions. Remember, many of these invaluable resources are available exclusively to COE members.
news & impact
Latest Articles
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Press Releases
The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill
Terrance L. HammMarch 14, 2024
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Advocacy Update
President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress
Kimberly JonesMarch 11, 2024
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Press Releases
The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity
Terrance L. HammFebruary 26, 2024
Advocacy Update
Congress Averts Shutdown, Levels Funding for TRIO and GEAR UP Programs in FY24
Owen ToomeyMarch 23, 2024
Because the Fiscal Responsibility Act, also known as the debt limit deal, capped federal spending at FY23 levels, the Federal TRIO Programs received level funding at $1.191 billion. Similarly, GEAR UP received level funding at $388 million. When combined with mandatory funding, the agreement continues to support a total maximum Pell Grant award of $7,395 for the 2024-2025 award year. Congress continued funding the Federal Work-Study program at $1.2 billion and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program (SEOG) at $910 million.
Stay Connected
Learn more about how the Council for Opportunity in Education works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate.
professional development
Enhance the services you provide low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities to increase their chances of success.
Trio programs
Federal TRIO Programs (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veterans’ Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program) help students to overcome economic, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.
faces of trio
Christina Westbrook
Student Support Services, Illinois State University
Colette Yellow Robe
Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Edwin C. Serrano
Upward Bound Math-Science, University of Texas at Arlington
Gabrielle A. Davis
Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Southern Arkansas University
Kel Bonton
Talent Search, COPE Inc.
Seth Fairchild
Upward Bound Math-Science, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Tameka Ellington
Upward Bound, Cuyahoga Community College
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If you are a student support services professional, thank you. You are an unsung hero for all the good that you do, and surely you know by now that COE has your back.
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