Services

The Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) operating in Southwestern Pennsylvania provides the following services to eligible adults interested in pursuing postsecondary education:

Admissions Assistance

• Information about area postsecondary programs and institutions
• Counseling on identifying and selecting a postsecondary program and institution
• Help in obtaining and completing admissions application
• Help in transferring from one postsecondary institution to another

Financial Aid Assistance

• Help in applying for financial aid - completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and filing on-line
• Help in conducting an independent scholarship search on the Internet
• Access to EOC office library of scholarship books
• Help in resolving student loan defaults

Career Counseling

• Help in making decisions about careers and school
• Information about careers and the labor market
• Assistance with Career Decision Making (CDM) Assessment
• Assistance in developing a résumé

Other Services

• Referrals to community agencies and additional supportive services
• Information on and referrals to GED preparatory programs and testing centers
• Campus tours of postsecondary institutions
• Assistance in setting up free e-mail account

All of EOC services are free. Additionally, EOC conducts workshops on these topics and others designed to help going back to school a little easier.

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