Institutional Membership
Benefits of Membership
Institutional Membership to the Council for Opportunity in Education is the backbone of the organization. Thanks to strong backing of our members, the Council for Opportunity in Education pursues advocacy, professional development, research, and information that is all focused on helping disadvantaged students enroll in and complete postsecondary education. For more information, please download our brochure on
Institutional Membership 
(.pdf).
Membership cost is based on the number of TRIO programs at an institution (see below).
| Number of TRIO Programs at an Institution |
Cost of Membership (As of January 1, 2013) |
| 0-1 TRIO Program |
$3168 |
| 2 |
$3368 |
| 3 |
$3568 |
| 4 |
$3768 |
| 5 |
$3968 |
| 6 |
$4168 |
| +1 TRIO Program |
+$200 |
Members receive
COE's Subscription Package which includes:
COE NETworks, Equality (a quarterly newsletter), e-News You Can Use, FAQs, Directory of TRIO and GEAR UP Programs, and the Pell Research Briefing (a bi monthly e-newsletter).
Allowable Costs
Concerned about Institutional Membership and Allowable Cost? Don’t be! See our information on the
OMB Allowable Cost Circular 
(.pdf) to learn more.
Institutional Membership Request
Are you ready to become an Institutional Member? Complete our online
Institutional Membership Application (which includes payment by credit card/purchase order).
If you would like to pay for your membership with a check, please download a paper copy of our
Institutional Membership Form 
(.pdf).
Questions or Concerns?
Please contact Alvin Phillips (
alvin.phillips@coenet.us) or Angelica Vialpando (
angelica.vialpando@coenet.us) at (202) 347-7430 or via the e-addresses provided.