Indiana TRIO

The Trump administration is looking to change a federal program designed to help low-income middle and high school students access college.

💼 Read more: https://edw.link/eab8ba

FirstGen Forward President Dr. Stephanie J. Bannister emphasizes that Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers remain essential to first‑generation student success. The concerns raised by the Council for Opportunity in Education - COE regarding proposed changes to TRIO’s Talent Search program highlight a critical moment for the future of college access, particularly for first‑generation and low-income students.
Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/fgf-statement402

Calling TRIO Alumni and Friends! 🚨 The latest Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) and Talent Search grant applications signal a troubling and unacceptable shift - one that moves TRIO away from its core mission of expanding college access for low-income and first-generation students like ones served by Indiana TRIO programs. 🇺🇸 Let us be clear: this is not a routine policy change. ⚡ It is a direct threat to educational opportunity and demands a response from all of us.

📢 READ MORE and TAKE ACTION: 🎬
https://t.congressweb.com/w/?JLHUNPXMTL



Council for Opportunity in Education - COE
National TRIO Alumni Association

✨ 2026 Indiana TRIO Professional Conference 🎉 Have you registered for the conference yet?! DEADLINE TODAY! 👀 https://indianatrio.org/professional-conference

SPECIAL OFFER: Join us 📅 April 15-18 AND get ready for a Thursday night FULL of fun, creativity, and connection! 🎨🌿 Supplies and refreshments provided at BOTH events – just bring yourself and good vibes! 💙 http://link.ivytech.edu/april16

💫 “Pour Into You” Paint & Sip – Unwind and get creative with President Qualls and Past President Jenkins as you paint, sip, and recharge.

🌱 “The Beaded Plant Edition” Workshop – Tap into your crafty side with President-Elect Pettie and Chair Muñoz as you create your very own beaded plant masterpiece!

👉 Don’t wait; register for Thursday night events (after you register for the conference). RSVP: http://link.ivytech.edu/april16

Register TODAY for the 2026 Indiana TRIO Professional Conference!
🎟️ DEADLINE: March 30th

🔗 https://indianatrio.org/professional-conference

📢 TRIO Friends & Alumni -- we need you!
🚨 TODAY (March 25) = DAY OF ACTION 🚨

Call your Senators & Representatives and tell them:

⚠️ Proposed changes from the U.S. Department of Education could shift TRIO away from college access and toward job training -- putting our mission and funding at risk.

📞 Make the call. Make it count. Need help with what to say?
🔗 https://coenet.org/take-action-now/

The Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns Latest TRIO Grant Proposal, Calls It “Direct Assault on College Access” - Council for Opportunity in Education COE is urging Congress to immediately intervene and force the Department of Education to rescind its FY 2026 Talent Search proposal, warning that it would abandon the federal commitment to college access for low-income and first-generation students.

Meet Your Member of Congress at Home - Council for Opportunity in Education Conferences & Events Meet Your Member of Congress at Home March 26, 2026 Virtual 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. ET You don’t have to come to Washington, D.C. to be a TRIO advocate. You can meet with your Member of Congress at home, where you live. This webinar will provide you with advocacy skills and ideas fo...

Colleagues, registration remains open for the 2026 Indiana TRIO Professional Conference! 🎟️ DEADLINE: March 30th (4pm CST)

Visit: https://indianatrio.org/professional-conference

⭐ Registration funds our scholarships, chapter activities, and includes:
📌 Networking & Learning about College Access & Success
📌 Professional Development Sessions
📌 EOA & Indiana TRIO Membership
📌 Updates from: Council for Opportunity in Education, Educational Opportunity Association, and more!

❤️🎓 Have you seen the 2026 Indiana TRIO Factbook? Download it here! 📰 The Factbook provides an overview of the state's TRIO programs, federal dollars, outcomes, and select student stories. https://indianatrio.org/newsletter