TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers

Providing financial and academic assistance through the college admission process to individuals who desire to pursue post-secondary education at . 

Designed for those who are limited English proficiency, traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education, persons with disabilities, homeless children and youth, foster care youth, and other disconnected participants.

Our Services

  • Academic assistance to provide guidance through post-secondary education admission applications and financial aid applications (college entrance exams, college course selection, secondary school reentry, entry to a GED program, etc)
  • Educational and counseling services designed to improve financial and economic literacy
  • Individualized personal, career, and academic counseling with career-building workshops (Resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, etc.) and mentoring programs
  • Field trip opportunities to post-secondary educational institutions and meetings with persons employed in various career fields; participation in “College Day” activities & more

Program Eligibility

Applicants must be 19 years of age, or less than 19 years of age and cannot be appropriately served by a Talent Search project and must identify with one or more of the following:

  • Member of an income-eligible household (household is eligible for government assistance)
  • First-generation student (neither parent has completed a 4-year degree)
  • An individual with a documented disability or special need
  • Foster youth
  • Homeless
  • Individuals who are limited English proficient
  • Individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education
  • Veteran status
  • Spouse of a veteran or child of a veteran

Want to Apply?

Get in Touch

eoc@kent.edu