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As a member of the national TRIO program, Moraine Valley's Student Support Services program is affiliated with several other organizations that are dedicated to furthering educational opportunities around  the country.

Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
The Council for Opportunity in Education was established in 1981 to further the expansion of educational opportunities throughout the United States. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities and agencies that host TRIO programs geared toward helping low-income Americans enter college and graduate.

Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (MAEOPP)
Representing Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin, the Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel strives to promote secondary and postsecondary programs to meet the academic, financial and socio-cultural needs of minority and/or disadvantaged students. MAEOPP has scholarships available for TRIO students.

Illinois Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (ILAEOPP)
The Illinois Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel is an organization comprised of directors, counselors, students, parents, educators and others who are dedicated to ensuring access and education for all who desire a postsecondary education. It accomplishes this by awarding college scholarships to high school, college and graduate students. ILAEOPP also sponsors an annual Professional Conference, a Student Leadership Conference, three national TRIO Day celebrations, a college tour, and various training workshops for TRIO and Educational Opportunity Program members. Moraine Valley TRIO/SSS participants are welcome to participate in future events. For information on membership, contact director Terry Chambers at (708) 974-5648 or chambers@morainevalley.edu.