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Educational Opportunity Center Can Help
Your School
The Educational Opportunity Center shared some information on
its program and how they can assist our member institutions. All
the services offered by the EOC are Free! Here are some quick
FAQs:
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What is the Educational Opportunity
Center (EOC)?
The Educational Opportunity Center is a Federal TRIO program.
It is designed to provide information and counseling to adults
who would like to go to college or other post secondary education
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How is the EOC Funded?
The Educational Opportunity Center is funded by a grant from
the US Department of Education. It is sponsored by Penn State
University, as part of the University's land grant mission
to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. |
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Who is Eligible?
EOC program participants are eligible US Citizens who are
19 years of age or older and who are considered low income
by federal guidelines and/or whose parents did not receive
a bachelor's degree. |
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What are some of the EOC
Services?
EOC provides educational assistance services for participants
including workshops at various collaborating agencies and
post secondary institutions and/or one-on-one sessions in
the following areas:
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Admissions assistance |
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Financial aid assistance |
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College visits and tours |
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Referrals to GED programs/testing
centers |
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Various related services |
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The EOC can partner with your school/program and assist you in
the above areas!! Contact Stephanie DeMaro at saw163@psu.edu
or 412-675-9037 for more information.
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