Educational Opportunity Center

Providing adults with access to higher education

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) came into existence with the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1972, under a congressional mandate to assert the nation's commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstance.

The College Board Educational Opportunity Center, serving Washington D.C., is in its 40th year of providing services that help the economically disadvantaged citizens of our nation's capital make the transition from secondary to postsecondary education. The mission of the College Board EOC is to encourage and prepare adults who want to begin or continue a program of postsecondary education, and to help them reach their educational and career goals.

Eligibility

The College Board EOC assists residents of the District of Columbia, with a primary focus on economically disadvantaged adults, dislocated or displaced workers, and low-income individuals who wish to gain access to financial aid, career information, or education programs in order to reach their full potential.

Resources

Below is a list of some of the resources available to College Board EOC participants:

• Internet access and the full complement of admission and financial aid services found online, including collegeboard.com and online admission application services
• FAFSA Express services for a speedy, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), three times faster than submitting a paper application
• Resource library containing the latest college and university brochures and catalogs, test registration booklets, career guides, vocational and technical school information, admission and financial aid applications, and graduate school references

Guidance

Adults who revisit education may require unique guidance. The College Board EOC provides participants with the following guidance-related services:

• Practice GED testing and preparation assistance
• Guidance in choosing the right college, university, or vocational/technical training
• Information on more than 3,000 financial aid resources
• Career counseling to assist in choosing a career

Free workshops

Workshops inform participants on topics necessary to postsecondary success. The following are a few workshops offered by the College Board EOC:

• College Survival Skills
• Education and Career Planning for the Twenty-First Century
• Student Loan Default and Debt Management
• The Search for Financial Aid Resources
• The Financial Aid Process

Contact

Educational Opportunity Center
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, D.C. , District of Columbia 20036
Phone: (202) 822-5180
FAX: (202) 822-5190
For more information about Educational Opportunity Centers in your area, visit http://www.ed.gov/programs/trioeoc/index.html.