National TRIO Alumni Association

04/26/2026

TRIO changed your life—now it’s time to protect it for the next generation.

As a TRIO alum, your voice carries power. Congress needs to hear directly from the students whose lives were transformed by programs like Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, McNair, and Veterans Upward Bound.

Federal TRIO Programs are facing serious threats, and silence is not an option.

Call, email, or meet with your Members of Congress today. Tell them why TRIO matters. Tell them what would have happened without it. Tell them to protect and fully fund TRIO.

Your story is your strongest form of advocacy.

Don’t wait for someone else to speak up. Be the voice your students—and your younger self—needed.

Take action now. Protect opportunity. Defend TRIO.

04/15/2026

TRIO alumni, your voice is needed—now more than ever.

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed changes that could shift TRIO away from its core mission of helping low-income and first-generation students access and succeed in college.

You know firsthand what TRIO makes possible. Now is the time to share your story with your Members of Congress and urge them to protect these life-changing programs.

Take action today:
📞 Call your elected officials
📧 Follow up with an email
👥 Encourage 5 others to do the same

Together, we can ensure TRIO remains a pathway to opportunity. Learn more here:https://coenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alumni-CTA-March-2026.pdf

04/12/2026

A special meeting for all TRIO alumni to provide an update on the latest threats impacting TRIO and how you can help defend current students and programs. Secure your spot here:

A special meeting for all TRIO alumni to provide an update on the latest threats impacting TRIO and how you can help defend current students and programs.

04/10/2026

📣 Calling all TRIO Alumni! 📣 Your story, your experience, your advocacy—it all matters. On Wednesday, April 15, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. ET, get the latest updates on the threats facing TRIO programs—and how you can take action to protect them. Register here: https://coenet.org/conferences-events/trio-alumni-community-meeting/

A special meeting for all TRIO alumni to provide an update on the latest threats impacting TRIO and how you can help defend current students and programs.

03/24/2026

DEADLINE APPROACHING: 🌟 Don’t miss your chance to put your alumni in the national spotlight.

Submit your nomination by March 31 and showcase the success of your program by uplifting a TRIO alum whose journey reflects the power of educational opportunity.

From classrooms to boardrooms, from communities to Congress—TRIO alumni are showing the world what’s possible. Their stories prove one thing: TRIO works.



https://coenet.org/national-trio-achiever-award/

02/03/2026

TRIO Alumni — You’re Invited!

Join us for an evening of connection, fellowship, and purpose at the 2026 COE Policy Seminar Alumni Reception ✨

This gathering is a special opportunity to reunite with fellow TRIO alumni, build meaningful relationships, and learn how you can stay engaged and involved in advocacy efforts that continue to shape access and opportunity for students nationwide.

Whether you are new to the DC area, attending Policy Seminar for the first time, or a long-standing TRIO advocate, this space is for you. Come as you are, bring your story, and reconnect with a community rooted in resilience, leadership, and impact.

📍Location:
1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM

🔗 RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf59h8uwmxC10jTA4hBlxJ3xPJnEsjn5-CDV3XtRL2bfz1kNA/viewform?usp=dialog

We look forward to celebrating, connecting, and continuing the work together. Once TRIO, always TRIO!

02/02/2026

The National TRIO Achiever nominations are LIVE! Learn how to navigate the National TRIO Achiever application during our FREE webinar.

We’re hosting an unmissable webinar to discuss the TRIO Achiever award nomination process! Dive into an insightful session where we unravel the intricacies of the National TRIO Achiever application, share insider tips on best practices when choosing your candidate, and key accomplishments of past ...

01/08/2026

✨ Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 National TRIO Achiever Award! ✨

🏆 This is one of COE’s highest honors—and a powerful opportunity to show the nation what TRIO makes possible. From first-generation college students to nationally recognized leaders, TRIO alumni are living proof that access to opportunity changes lives.

🌟 You know the alumni who inspire your students, uplift their communities, and lead with purpose. Now is the moment to elevate their story, celebrate your program’s impact, and let their success shine on a national stage.

📅 Nominate your exceptional TRIO alumni by Tuesday, March 31, at coenet.org/for-alumni. National TRIO Alumni Association