Community Connections • Educational Opportunity Center

Educational Opportunity Center

What is the Educational Opportunity Center?

The Educational Opportunity Center provides information and assistance to adults wishing to enter or re-enter college or technical school.

Who qualifies for this service?

• People over 18 years of age or attending high school not served by Talent Search. Click this link to visit the government web page with information on this program.
• Those who reside in the 13-county target area served by EOC
• A potential first-generation college student (Neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree)
• Low income persons
• A citizen or permanent resident of the USA
• Any Veteran
  

Program Goal

The EOC's goal is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in post secondary education institutions.

Services Provided

Academic advice
Personal counseling
Career workshops
Information on:

• Post-secondary education
• Student financial assistance
  Assistance in completing applications for:
• College admissions
• Testing
• Financial aid
  Media activities designed to involve and acquaint the community with higher education opportunities
  Tutoring
  Mentoring

  Serves 13 Counties