IATP is a catalyst in the state of Idaho for progressive initiatives that promote educational equity, access, and opportunity for traditionally marginalized student populations.
The Idaho Association of TRIO Professional (IATP) connects federal TRIO programs to communities in need and supports all TRIO programs statewide. IATP achieves its mission by securing federal TRIO grants for Idaho’s educational institutions. There are thirty two grants currently funded throughout the state. Our organization provides program management support, educational resources, and select opportunities for students to help them attain their educational goals.
TRIO recruits traditionally marginalized students with immense potential to receive personalized academic support, technological support, college advising, and financial literacy from trained TRIO professionals. Our traditionally marginalized students include low-income, first-generation, disabled, veterans, and other underrepresented students.
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TRIO programs assist students with career exploration, college admissions, college preparation, financial aid, scholarships, and college retention and graduation.
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Support Idaho TRIO programs by encouraging best practices and providing student events, professional development opportunities, and grant support to maximize the effectiveness of each program.
Work to identify potential new areas of need and pursue federal TRIO funding to support more students in need of TRIO program services.
IATP was delighted to host the inaugural Idaho First-Generation Experience Summit on November 15th, 2022. The purpose of the event was to bring Idaho leaders together from government, institutions of higher education, and community partners to discuss the challenges first-generation students face and what can be done to address them. Attendees sat at round tables so people from around the state of Idaho could discuss solutions centered on presentations about financial struggles, successful institutional collaboration, and the Affordable Connectivity Program. The planning committee made sure there was a TRIO student at every table so their voice could be heard when education leaders were discussing solutions and all ideas were recorded by note takers for future conversations. Overall, the event was very successful and all participants were interested in continuing the conversation so that Idaho can better serve those who are first-generation.
University of Idaho | Educational Opportunity Center Before finding TRIO, I had an 11th-grade education, was in an abusive relationship, and lacked work experience. I battled this situation for years, but was never able to create stability, which led to my daughter and I becoming homeless. Desperation led to compromised decision-making, which ultimately led to
Boise State University | McNair Scholars Program I began college a non-traditional, first-generation, low-income student, who was juggling the responsibilities of motherhood while working full time. Navigating college was challenging but the support I received from mentors along the way was pivotal to my personal and professional trajectory. I was first introduced to the McNair
Idaho State University | Student Support Services My journey in education began with the invaluable gift of a love for learning, instilled by my parents, who immigrated from Mexico to the United States with a dream to provide their children the opportunities they never had. Growing up, I observed my parents’ struggles and sacrifices, inspiring
Boise State University | Veterans Upward Bound I served in the US Navy as a Corpsman for nearly six years with assignments in Washington, California, and Japan. I’ve been working in some form of healthcare services since I was fifteen years old, and knew I wanted to stay in that line of work. From my
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