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Recording Now Available: SSS APR Q&A Office Hours with Lisa on 09/22/26
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 09/22/2026. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Dzrw7CN_K_zCAFEGcrIc5N0EmeU2ehR78eFaLWpd2nqaSqjrUAyOraz2WIrvd1sK.sRAHtvlD4Wj7aqeC?startTime=1790104131000 Passcode: 2*d2d8KU Google Drive webinar materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lsRMip9im9gs-ef-veFVgb6lUUzUdk7u?usp=sharing Registration Details T
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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
Sep 162 min read
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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