Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP)

WESTOP is one of ten regional associations dedicated to furthering educational opportunities for low income, first generation and students with disabilities.

WESTOP has had a trailblazing legacy of strength, leadership, and commitment to represent the concerns and needs of TRIO students and educational equity issues in our region – Arizona, California, Nevada and Pacific Islands. We continue to face numerous challenges: the uncertainty of receiving substantial funding; delays in grant competitions; many campuses and states that are coping with unprecedented budget shortfalls and implementing the new HEOA regulations. As a professional association we continue to manage to come together and advocate for educational access on behalf of all students. The Arizona Chapter of WESTOP is committed to continue to strengthen its advocacy, partnerships and educational alliances regionally and nationally to get through these challenging times.

Non-Profit Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) 94-2865220