TRIO Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program also provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants. An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills, and to assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.

Eligible to Apply if:

A U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident or other stated resident)
adults 19 years of age and older (or if under 19 and not able to be served by a Talent Search project)
Expresses a desire to enroll, or is enrolled in a program of post-secondary education
Be of low-income background
Potential first-generation student

*Veterans are encouraged to apply

Services Included:

• Financial aid application and scholarship assistance
• College Planning, admissions and application assistance
• Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling
• Transfer Assistance
• GED referral assistance
• Adult Ed ESL Assessment
• College Visits
• Enrichment workshops

*All services provided by ��Educational Opportunity Center are free to the participant.

Location & Hours

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Room B1215
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Contact

Email: eoc@govst.edu

Staff

Vanessa Lopez
Project Director
Phone: 708-235-3352
Email: vlopez6@govst.edu

Amanda Stosiek
Community Outreach Specialist
Phone: 708-235-7337
Email: astosiek2@govst.edu

FAFSA Application

. One-on-one appointments are available. Contact an EOC staff member to request an appointment.

Find Scholarships

Find free money to help pay for school via Scholarship Universe or . One-on-one appointments are available. Contact an EOC staff member to request an appointment.