Educational Opportunity Centers Program

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Program at a Glance
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Source: Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs
What's New
The planned TS and EOC competitions have been delayed. At this time, the Department expects to have a closing date for TS and EOC applications in fall 2010 with new grants to begin in September 2011. Please read the Open Letter to All Potential Applicants under the TS Program and the EOC Program.

Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs

CFDA Number: 84.066A
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: EOC, TRIO (This is one of eight TRIO programs.)


Program Description

The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial aid options and to assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.


Types of Projects

Projects include: academic advice, personal counseling, and career workshops; information on postsecondary education opportunities and student financial assistance; help in completing applications for college admissions, testing, and financial aid; coordination with nearby postsecondary institutions; media activities designed to involve and acquaint the community with higher education opportunities; tutoring; and mentoring.


 
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