Join us in bridging the educational gap

Providing equal opportunity in education for disadvantaged student populations

Our Mission

Our Mission is to support its members in promoting equal opportunity in education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including first-generation, limited-income, veterans, students with disabilities, and students from racially and ethnically underrepresented populations.

There are no words that describe how the TRIO and DSS have helped me over the years.
— Melanie Mata, Student Support Services Gateway Technical College
Upward Bound has been a large influence on me for the better, as it has driven me to go above the expectations set for me.
— Ethan Blohm, Upward Bound UW Superior

What is WAEOPP

WAEOPP is a consortium of professionals to provide equal opportunity in education for disadvantaged populations. WAEOPP members are involved in the work of college access and success, they work in roles where their job responsibilities support TRIO or TRIO-eligible students, or professionals who support the work of college access and success. 

TRIO has shaped me into the student I am today. With the program’s guidance, I am a more motivated, hardworking student than I imagined
— Karra Lee, TRIO Student Support Services UW Oshkosh

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