As TRIO Directors work through their 2026–2027 project year budget approvals, many are reviewing student-facing costs and asking a familiar question: Where does this belong in the budget? Student support costs can include physical supplies, online platforms, student assessments, tutoring services, orientation materials, printing, communication costs, and items distributed to participants. But just because a cost supports students does not automatically mean it belongs under S

NEC is your go-to resource for professional development webinars to elevate your TRIO program. With over 30 years of experience in TRIO, Elizabeth "Lisa" Retamozo and the NEC team of experts will guide your Project staff through a series of live webinar sessions to promote program effectiveness. Each live webinar will cover the following topics: 1.) History of TRIO & Legislation Impacting All TRIO Programs 2.) TRIO Program-Specific Regulations 3.) Identification, Recruitment,

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 07/28/2026. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/dFj6qZI4LRzFzb-VbkF6h-EDjGf7bBeJF3SGb73gjyP8Pc4Wa6DE9evHUeVOjShe.RR2c-1gufrhb4a3e?startTime=1785265323000 Passcode: 1Ca?LDyt Google Drive webinar materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lsRMip9im9gs-ef-veFVgb6lUUzUdk7u?usp=sharing Registration Details T

Take advantage of our professional development webinars to prepare your staff for the upcoming new Project year. Led by Lisa Retamozo and NEC's team of experts, these live webinar sessions will help enhance the effectiveness of your TRIO Project. Each live webinar will cover the following topics: 1.) History of TRIO & Legislation Impacting All TRIO Programs 2.) TRIO Program-Specific Regulations 3.) Identification, Recruitment, & Selection of Participants 4.) Objectives & Pla

Every TRIO competition brings a familiar question: staff need to prepare for the next proposal, but how should the institution account for their time? That question becomes especially important when a staff member attends a proposal writing workshop during regular work hours. Is it professional development? Is it proposal development? Can the time stay charged to the existing TRIO grant? What about the registration fee? And does the employee need to use vacation leave? In Iss