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.)
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.
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.
