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Answering the Million-Dollar Question: Does Your UB or UBMS Proposal Data Demonstrate Enough Need?
An essential component of every Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) proposal is demonstrating that the proposed target area and target schools have sufficient need to justify federal funding. Successfully addressing this requirement involves collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in a clear, strategic, and compelling manner. Answering this "million-dollar question" can feel overwhelming, but that's where NEC can help. The best time to begin preparing
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Preparing for the Next UB/UBMS Competition Starts Now
Institutions and agencies planning to submit an Upward Bound or Upward Bound Math-Science proposal should begin preparing well before the official competition is announced. Once the Notice Inviting Applications is published, the proposal development timeline moves quickly. Waiting until then to examine Need data, review the selection criteria, make staffing and budget decisions, and organize the proposal team can place an institution at an immediate disadvantage. Early Prepar
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Federal Student Aid Seeks Comments on Its FY 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan
Comments are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid has released a draft of its FY 2026-30 Strategic Plan for stakeholder comment. Because federal student aid directly affects the students and families TRIO serves, this is an important opportunity for TRIO professionals to help shape FSA's priorities for the next five years. FSA is seeking comments on the clarity, feasibility, and potent
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Recording Now Available: SSS APR Q&A Office Hours with Lisa on 09/08/26
Recording Now Available Click the following link and insert the passcode below to view the recording of the SSS APR Q&A Office Hours with Lisa FREE Webinar – Recorded on 09/08/2026. Note: No webinar on September 15. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/fYC7tt5hoQXpNWYBQqT_wwsZPTDeMLZX1I1Q90K-RKqoLxEC1tSeJb0K0rqYgysl.3TzarlGfC6Mt6bYB Passcode: pkW%94is Google Drive webinar materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lsRMip9im9gs-ef-veFVgb6lUUzUdk7u?usp=sharing Registratio
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UB/UBMS Proposal Writing Workshop On-Demand Recording Now Available
Did you miss the Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math-Science Proposal Writing Workshop? No worries! The complete webinar recordings are now available for purchase in the NEC Shop. Divided into sessions, you can watch any topic, in any order, at your convenience. Workshop Topics This On-Demand Recording consists of the following sessions to help you start developing a successful UB/UBMS proposal: 1. Welcome, Competition Overview, & Impact of Possible Priorities 2. Budget Section 3
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