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Bootstraps: Federal Trio Programs, if Funded, Could Help Close Income Gap
by Reggie Jean
September 5, 2011
I realized how poor my family was when I was a high school senior. While filling out a financial aid form to go to college, I looked at my mom’s tax return to see how much she made. I asked her if it was a mistake. It wasn’t. She made $11,000 a year to support ...
Read MoreTags: Annie E. Casey Foundation, child poverty, Educational Opportunity Centers, Educational Talent Search, New England Educational Opportunity Association, rich and poor, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program, Student Support Services, TRIO, Upward Bound | 10 Comments