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Proposed EDGAR Changes and What They Could Mean for TRIO
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education published a proposed rule that would revise the Education Department General Administrative Regulations, commonly called EDGAR. The main point: The proposal could affect future grant competitions and the administration of active awards. It does not eliminate the current TRIO program regulations or replace existing program-specific selection criteria, including Upward Bound’s current criteria in 34 CFR §645.31. For the TRIO
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On-Demand Professional Development Recordings for SSS, TS, UB/UBMS, & EOC Now Available
TRIO Projects: Do you need regulations training or onboarding for new staff? Our on-demand professional development recordings for SSS, TS, UB/UBMS, and EOC provide you with the convenience and flexibility necessary to balance staff training with participant service. Led by Lisa Retamozo and NEC's team of experts, these recorded webinar sessions will help get new staff up to speed quickly or serve as a refresher for experienced staff. Each recording includes the following to
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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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