Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Center provides support for individuals who want to pursue a college education, including assistance with admissions and financial aid applications. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal TRIO Programs. 

Participants must be:

• 19 or older 
• A Cuyahoga County resident 
• A U.S. citizen, permanent resident or refugee status 
• Low-income individual and/or first-generation college student (first in their family to attend college) 

Participants will receive assistance with:

• Enrolling in college and selecting programs and courses 
• Completing college admission and financial aid applications 
• Resolving a student loan default 
• Identifying and applying for scholarships 
• Reentering a secondary school or completing a GED program 
• Using information technology as a college student 
• Exploring and making career choices