A federal court granted COE’s request for a preliminary injunction, finding the Department of Education unlawfully denied TRIO grants, marking a significant—but not final—victory as litigation continues.

Together we have made real progress in helping low-income and first-generation students and students with disabilities improve their lives by attending and graduating from college. Each of you will define …

More than four decades later, COE’s membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies. The Council offers webinars, courses, and other services to its members, all in the cause of helping low …

Mark your calendars: the COE Annual Conference returns September 23–26, 2026, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California. Join us next year on the beautiful waterfront as we continue …

This year, COE's annual Policy Seminar includes three events: the Leadership Summit, the Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Department of Education, and the Legislative Conference.

New Department of Education Notice Raises Questions for TRIO Programs—COE Is Reviewing Implications We know this has been an extraordinarily challenging time for the entire TRIO community.

Learn more about COE’s customized technical assistance, in-person and virtual seminars, online courses, webinars, communities of practice, proposal writing workshops, COE’s annual conference, …

May 2, 2025 · COE urges Congress to reject this proposal and preserve the federal commitment to educational opportunity and economic mobility. The stakes—for our students, our communities, and …

Mar 30, 2021 · COE hosts the National Student Leadership Congress, where TRIO pre-college students from across the United States and U.S. territories gather in Washington, D.C., to find innovative …

Aug 13, 2025 · Join college access and success professionals at the 2025 COE Annual Conference, where we champion the theme "Opening Doors, Changing Lives: The Transformative Power of …