More Than 10,000 Alumni Urge Congress to Protect TRIO
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More than 10,000 alumni of TRIO programs, which assist low-income, first-generation students in their college journeys, have called on Congress to reject proposed budget cuts. Their letter emphasizes the transformational impact of TRIO over six decades, highlighting its contribution to producing over six million graduates who now serve in various leadership roles. The proposed cuts, amounting to nearly $1.2 billion, have been justified by the administration due to perceived duplicity and concerns over program effectiveness, prompting further discussions about accountability in assessing program outcomes.
More than 10,000 TRIO alumni have urged Congress to reject budget cuts to programs aiding low-income, first-generation students in college access and completion.
TRIO programs have over 60 years of success, demonstrating their crucial role in transforming first-generation and low-income students into college graduates.
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