UND TRIO Educational Opportunity Center

📢 Important Update for Our TRIO Community

We want to share an important development that could impact TRIO Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) programs across North Dakota.

Recent changes to the federal grant (RFP) process may disrupt long-standing TRIO programs that support low-income, first-generation, and rural students in accessing college and career opportunities. If these changes move forward as-is, North Dakota students and families could be affected—and our state could lose critical federal funding tied to these services.

A bipartisan effort is currently being organized to encourage the Departments of Education and Labor to rescind and reissue these RFPs in their traditional format, while also maintaining strong support for TRIO programs in the FY2027 federal budget.

👉 What you can do:
We encourage you to stay informed and, if you choose, contact your elected officials to share your perspective on the importance of TRIO programs for North Dakota students and communities. If you choose to contact your senators, here's how you can start: https://canva.link/wx41spwot1bo7m4

⚠️ Please note: This post is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a lobbying communication, but rather an effort to raise awareness about an issue affecting the students and families we serve.

TRIO programs change lives every day—and staying informed helps ensure those opportunities remain available for future generations.

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Looking for a fun rewarding way to spend 6-weeks this summer?! And a way to earn some extra money?!

Our Upward Bound Program is hiring their Summer Program Resident Tutors and Advisors.

You can apply with the QR code if you are on PC or through this link: https://und.edu/student-life/trio/upward-bound/jobs.html. You can also click the link in our Bio.

It is a great opportunity to not only help build your resume, but to work towards a great cause with some great students. Let us know if you are interested or want more information!

Check out who's hiring!
For these job openings and more visit www.jobsnd.com

Applications are now open for the Tepa Native American Scholarship Fund!

You may be eligible to apply for one of FIVE $1,500 scholarships if you:

✅ are a full-time undergrad or graduate student in an accredited college/university
✅ are studying business administration, construction, environment, engineering or technology
✅ are an enrolled member of a U.S. federally-recognized tribe
✅ have a 2.5 GPA or above

For more information and a complete list of eligibility requirements, visit tepa.com/scholarships!

Looking for scholarships? We have eggs-actly what you need: the U.S. Department of Labor's scholarship search tool ➡️ https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

What do you need to do if you're selected for verification after submitting the FAFSA® form?

Our upcoming webinar will answer this question and more. Register today: https://HowToTackleVerificationFAFSAProcess.eventbrite.com

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars scholarship applications are open!

Apply today at northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org

Native Forward offers over 40 scholarship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students ready to pursue higher education.

To find your scholarship, visit https://tinyurl.com/262kajvx

Please join us on campus this Wednesday (3/22) to meet Julio
Barron Jr. from the American Indian College Fund.
Two student sessions will be held from 11-12pm and 1-2pm.
Reminder: Wahanpi Anpetu is scheduled for noon that day too! 😊