Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Educational Opportunity Centers offer free services to assist continuing, returning, first-time or prospective students with their educational needs.
Career Awareness
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Discover your career interests using a variety of assessment techniques.
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Select career areas that match your interests and goals.
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Gather information on colleges or vocational-technical schools that offer educational programs related to your career interests.
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Gather information on selected careers, including job descriptions, employment trends, and wage forecasts.
Financial Aid Assistance
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Help in understanding the financial aid process and how to cover the costs of attending school. Assistance with completing the required forms.
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Assistance with Completing and electronically filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Help with searching and applying for state, local, institutional and private scholarships.
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Provide information on the reconciling of defaulted student loans.
Educational and Admissions Assistance
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Assistance with completing the college or vocational-technical school admissions process.
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Help with choosing an appropriate certificate or degree program of study.
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Provide information on educational institutions within the region, the state, and the United States. Assistance with transition services (i.e. transferring from a two-year to a four-year institution).
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Assistance with activating your college e-mail account.
Other Services
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Referrals to community agencies and additional support services.
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Information on and referrals to GED preparatory programs and testing centers.
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Assistance with re-entry to high school or secondary education programs.
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Referrals to ESL/ELL programs.