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Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP)
- seek out student with college potential and encourage them to go on to higher education
- provide students with educational counseling to raise their aspirations and confidence
- provide follow-up services after college placement to enhance the student's changes for success
- encourage higher education institutions to provide for the unique needs of WEOP students
- provide bilingual counseling
WEOP's purpose is to help educationally and economically disadvantaged students continue their education. This is accomplish through five statewide and two regional programs:
- Early Identification Program (EIP)
- State Talent Search Program (STS)
- Talent Incentive Program Grant (TIP)
- Precollege Scholarship Program
- Federal Talent Search Program (FTS)
- GEAR UP Program (GU)
- Upward Bound Program (UB)
WEOP can help you:
- increase your early awareness of educational opportunities
- apply for the TIP grant
- clarify your vocational and educational goals
- select appropriate post-secondary options
- fill out admission forms and arrange for college entrance tests
- apply for financial aid by explaining the process and helping fill out the FAFSA financial aid forms
- apply for precollege programs
- provide scholarship information, college catalogs, educational brochures, or admission, and financial aid forms
What is expected of participants?
- a 4-year commitment for high school aged students
- active participation in scheduled activities
- commitment to stay in high school and graduate
- desire to continue education beyond high school
- willingness to work hard academically
- willingness to follow all program rules and policies