The Grand Valley State University TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) aims to provide access to higher education and opportunities for all scholars. Our goal is to connect scholars with resources and guidance to help them thrive, regardless of their educational goals. The center breaks down barriers to success, supporting scholars in advancing their careers, changing fields, or pursuing personal interests.
What is an Educational Opportunity Center?
Federally Funded Program
Participants
Support
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded program in a cluster of programs referred to as TRIO. TRIO programs began after the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
EOC serves a vast area of participants including high school seniors, adult learners, and veterans!
EOC provides fundamental support and resources necessary to enroll in and graduate from the higher education program at the institution of your choice.
Program Highlights
The GVSU TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is funded to serve 850 participants.
The program provides:
- Academic advice and assistance in course selection
- College application completion
- Applying and completing workforce certifications
- Applying and completing High School Completion
- Guidance on secondary school reentry or entry to a General Educational Development (GED) program or another alternative education program for secondary school dropouts
- Preparation for college entrance examinations
- Completing financial aid applications
- Education or counseling to improve financial and economic literacy
- Public information, campaigns, and media activities designed to inform, involve, and acquaint the community with opportunities for higher education opportunities and post-secondary education and training
- Coordination with nearby post-secondary institutions and certification programs
- Individualized personal, career, and academic counseling
- Mentoring programs involving elementary or secondary school teachers, faculty members at institutions of higher education, students, or any combination of these persons