The Educational Opportunity Center — or EOC, is grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. EOC helps lower–income, first–generation college students with financial aid and admission applications as well as academic and career advising. Almost everyone is eligible to receive EOC services. In most situations, participants are those who meet income guidelines, are first generation college students (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree), age 19 or older, residents of the EOC Service Area, and citizens of the United States or have permanent residency status.
The Educational Opportunity Center staff members assist eligible participants with:
- admission forms and procedures
- financial aid forms and procedures (see below)
- selecting a college and major
- course selection and methods of learning
- career planning and skill assessment
- obtaining a GED or other high school completion credential
- coordinating tutoring
- coordinating college tours
- personal counseling and community agency referral
The EOC Service Area includes a 14-county area in southeast Iowa. These counties include: Appanoose, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Louisa, Lee, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne.
Apply for EOC Services
To apply for EOC services, please complete and submit the EOC Application
To schedule an appointment with an advisor please submit the Schedule Now
Contact Us:
Educational Opportunity Center
Indian Hills Community College
Arts & Sciences Building, Room 138
525 Grandview Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (641) 683-5315 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5315
Indian Hills Community College
721 North 1st Street
Centerville, IA 52544
Phone: (641) 856-2143, ext. 2221
Southeastern Community College
TRIO Center Room 213
1500 West Agency Road
PO Box 180
West Burlington, IA 52655
Phone: (319) 208-5026