Educational Opportunity Center Eligibility
An individual is eligible to participate in our program if they meet the following requirements:
- Is a citizen or national of the United States, a permanent resident of the United States or is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident.
- Is at least 19 years of age. If younger than 19 years of age, eligibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
AND
Each participant must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- First-generation - Neither your natural nor adoptive parents received a 4-year college degree
- Low-income status - Defined as an individual whose family's taxable income did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level in the previous calendar year
- Has not earned a four-year college degree (Bachelor’s degree)
Who We Serve
- Adults wanting to enroll in or return to college
- Veterans, active-duty military members and their families
- Adults 19 years of age and older
- Individuals under 19 years of age who are not served by a TRIO Talent Search program
- High school seniors not served by a TRIO Talent Search program
- High school students who have stopped out
- Adults with a GED or High School Equivalency Certificate
- Adults who want to transfer to another college
- College students who have stopped out
- Adults seeking a career change
- Individuals interested in attending a vocational, technical, or trade school
- Displaced workers looking to restart their careers
