Educational Opportunity Center(EOC), a federally funded TRIO program of the U.S. Department of Education, provides counseling and information to qualified individuals who want to begin or continue their secondary/post-secondary education. EOC provides in-depth financial aid information and assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and college applications. Other services offered include assistance with GED preparation, agency referrals, and career workshops.
Eligible participants must be 19 years of age or older, a first generation college student, and must have a limited income as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, individuals under the age of 19 enrolled in an adult education or an alternative education program are eligible to receive EOC services. EOC services are offered through adult education centers and social services offices in Fairfield and Lexington counties. For more information, please call (803) 822-3749 or 1-800-922-8038 for those outside the calling area. Visit the EOC website at www.midlandstech.edu/eoc/.