Educational Opportunity Centers Program
This program provides funding to institutes of higher education, local and state education agencies, nonprofits, and others to provide counseling and information on college admissions and financial aid options to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The goal of the program is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions, including those experiencing homelessness. Participants must reside in a target area served by an Educational Opportunity Center.
Administering Agency:
US Dept. of Ed
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Funding Overview:
This program provides funding to institutes of higher education, local and state education agencies, nonprofits, and others to provide counseling and information on college admissions and financial aid options to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The goal of the program is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions, including those experiencing homelessness. Participants must reside in a target area served by an Educational Opportunity Center.
Common Uses:
Academic, personal, and career advising; assistance in college admissions and financial aid applications; guidance on GED programs; mentoring programs, including an emphasis on students who are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, and students aging out of foster care.
Issue Area(s): Housing and Homelessness, Other
Eligibility: CBO/Other, State
Key Usage Options: Staff Training, Workforce Development
Funding Amount/Range: $250,000-$1,100,000
Allocation Frequency: Every 4 years
Funding/Expending Period: 5 years
Funding Type: Competitive Grant
How to Obtain: Application Process
Match Requirement: No