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High school seniors who are currently enrolled in or have completed a computer science course and plan to attain a bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field of study may now apply for the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship! Successful applicants will be awarded $40,000 for college and a paid internship at Amazon! Learn more and apply: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarship

Here is a helpful guide to understanding key FAFSA terms from Federal Student Aid. TRIO EOC advisors can help qualifying adults complete the FAFSA. Contact our office for more information!

When completing your 2022–23 FAFSA® form, make sure you understand these key terms to avoid any errors. 👇

Holiday hours:
EOC will be closing early on Wednesday 11/24-Friday 11/26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Free Services at Canyon County Share the Day

Free Services at Canyon County Share the Day

A HUGE thank you to all who have served! Happy Veterans Day!

A HUGE thank you to all who have served! Happy Veterans Day!

Winter Clothing & Coats this Saturday

Winter Clothing & Coats this Saturday

2021 Holiday Resource List

2021 Holiday Resource List

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is offering a five-week training program in the spring of 2022 in Eastern Idaho. Applicants selected for the program will receive hands-on training in heavy equipment operating, cement masonry, welding and ironwork, and more. Applicants can also earn a free Commercial Driver’s License.

Call us to apply, 208-364-9925!

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is offering a five-week training program in the spring of 2022 in Eastern Idaho. Applicants selected for the program will receive hands-on training in heavy equipment operating, cement masonry, welding and ironwork, and more. Applicants can also earn a free Commercial Driver’s License.

Call us to apply, 208-364-9925!

Scholarships Open for Spring 2022 Semester

Scholarships open today at CWI!

Scholarships Open for Spring 2022 Semester The College of Western Idaho Foundation scholarship application period for Spring 2022 semester will be open Nov. 1-30.

Veteran Registration | Feeding America's Heroes

Drive-thru care package &food distribution for needy Veterans on Monday, September 20th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Expo Idaho. Please let Veterans who would benefit know about this event. They are also looking for volunteers.

Veteran Registration | Feeding America's Heroes Drive-Thru Event for Veterans and Families! FIRST 500 ATTENDEES will receive FOOD TRUCK VOUCHERS for Mobile Canteen and Kona Shave Ice!

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Ada and Canyon County is hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator! For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/37CRkJ3

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Ada and Canyon County is hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator! For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/37CRkJ3

Back on Track $500 scholarship

TVCC has an amazing scholarship for new or returning students. Learn more here and let us help you get into or back into TVCC! https://www.tvcc.cc/news/back_on_track.cfm

Back on Track $500 scholarship Get $500 each term at TVCC.

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Ada and Canyon County is Hiring!
For the part-time Project Support Specialist, visit: https://bit.ly/3rTGWpX
For the Community Outreach Coordinator, visit: https://bit.ly/37CRkJ3

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Ada and Canyon County is Hiring!
For the part-time Project Support Specialist, visit: https://bit.ly/3rTGWpX
For the Community Outreach Coordinator, visit: https://bit.ly/37CRkJ3

Museums for All

Through Museums for All, those receiving SNAP/food stamp assistance can gain free or reduced price admission by presenting their EBT card. In our area, members include Discovery Center, Idaho State Museum, Children's Museum, and the Old Pen. https://museums4all.org/

Museums for All Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 700 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Search below to find a participating museum near you!

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is hiring!
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3rTGWpX

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is hiring!
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3rTGWpX

Scholarships Are Currently Open for 2021-2022 Academic Year

Apply for CWI scholarships by August 6th

Scholarships Are Currently Open for 2021-2022 Academic Year The CWI Foundation scholarships application period is now open for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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CWI Scholarships are open until August 6. Apply today for aid you can use this fall! https://cwi.scholarshipuniverse.com/

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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

HELP PAYING FOR INTERNET ACCESS - if you get Pell Grant, you qualify!

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new program that offers a discount on internet/broadband service and equipment for low income individuals and families!

Eligibility requirements are:
* Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or a household that participates in certain assistance programs like SNAP or Medicaid
* Household receives free or reduced school lunch program or school breakfast program
* Household received a federal Pell Grant during the current award year
* Household experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and total household income is 2020 was at or below $99,000 for single filers, $198,000 for joint filers

This program money will last until 6 months after the federal government declares an end to the COVID-19 health crisis or when the money is depleted. So if you have families that are interested, they need to enroll now.

The link to enroll in the program:
https://www.getemergencybroadband.org/#

If the household is unable to enroll online they can call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program The EBB Program is an FCC program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households

Available in the Business section:

• Beating the Workplace Bully: a Tactical Guide to Taking Charge
• Blue Collar Resumes (2nd ed.)
• Career Courage: Discover Your Passion, Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, & Create the Success You Want
• Career Match: Connecting Who You Are with What You’ll Love to Do
• Excuse Me: the Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette
• Packaging Yourself: the Targeted Resume (5th ed.)
• Shortcut Your Job Search: Get Meetings that Get You the Job (5th ed.)
• Top Secret Executive Resumes (2nd ed.)

Available in the Education section:

• Career Information Center (10th ed.)
• Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning (12th ed.)
• Up is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility

Available in the Social Science section:

• Blaze Your Own Trail: an Interactive Guide to Navigating Life with Confidence, Solidarity, and Compassion

Rent and utility assistance

Rent and utility assistance

Veterans and family members, please join us for a presentation on education benefits.

Veterans and family members, please join us for a presentation on education benefits.

TRIO Alumni

Join the National TRIO Alumni Assoc graduation celebration on May 12th! https://trio-alumni.hivebrite.com/page/national-graduation-celebration

TRIO Alumni

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Membership to the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce is FREE for Veteran Owned Businesses, Veterans Service Organizations, Veterans, Active Military, Spouses, and Dependents. There are also paid memberships if you don't fit into one of those categories.

Another free tax filing option

Another free tax filing option

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) – provides help to local tenants affected by the COVID pandemic | Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) – provides help to local tenants affected by the COVID pandemic | Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) – provides help to local tenants affected by the COVID pandemicAnn Upchurch2021-04-01T14:37:28-06:00 The Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities are administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for tenants in Boise and Ada County. This...

Families may be eligible for $34.10/week/per child when school was fully remote and $20.46/week/per child when school was in hybrid mode. But most families need to submit a Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) application in order to be eligible.
Contact your school or school district and fill out a FRL by May 1 to qualify.
Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/yvft3a43

Our Opportunities - College of Western Idaho - Scholarships

Don't forget the CWI Scholarship closes on March 31. Be sure to get your easy application submitted today! https://cwidaho.academicworks.com/

Our Opportunities - College of Western Idaho - Scholarships

A scholarship for high school seniors with no GPA requirement! Apply here: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship?utm_source=counselors&utm_medium=Mailer&utm_campaign=Awareness&fbclid=IwAR1VEa1UNuWfFxOl0eyDgs0PQwdvN6jlvXUZaUtmkkn0Ww-V7VaRnf4H0Jw

A scholarship for high school seniors with no GPA requirement! Apply here: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship?utm_source=counselors&utm_medium=Mailer&utm_campaign=Awareness&fbclid=IwAR1VEa1UNuWfFxOl0eyDgs0PQwdvN6jlvXUZaUtmkkn0Ww-V7VaRnf4H0Jw

On Saturday, March 20th from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, the EO Starling Project will be hosting a mentee information session. This amazing program is for college-bound women aged 18-25 who arrived to the US as refugees. Anyone is also welcome to contact Rachel at [email protected] to learn more and ask questions about the EO Starling Project.

On Saturday, March 20th from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, the EO Starling Project will be hosting a mentee information session. This amazing program is for college-bound women aged 18-25 who arrived to the US as refugees. Anyone is also welcome to contact Rachel at [email protected] to learn more and ask questions about the EO Starling Project.