的 Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Jackson State University is a TRiO program dedicated to assisting individuals and families as they navigate the admissions and financial aid processes to gain college/university or vocational/technical school enrollment. We deliver literacy to increase awareness of postsecondary educational opportunities available for central Mississippi’s low-income, 第一代, and/or educationally disadvantaged adult population who desire to pursue a postsecondary education. 的 EOC assists 850 of these eligible adults residing in our 7 county target area in preparing for entry/reentry into postsecondary educational programs.
TRiO EOC 任务 Statement
的 mission of the Educational Opportunity Center is to provide an alternative delivery system that addresses the different learning styles and needs of traditional and non-traditional participants. Our program encourages students to enhance their learning potential and growth that leads to accessing a post-secondary education. 与意图, we work to fulfill this mission for the benefit of the students in Copiah, 希德, 福尔摩斯, 斯科特, 辛普森, Warren and Yazoo Counties.
If you determine that our program is for you, call 601-979-0336 to schedule an appointment. Our navigators are waiting to assist you! 资格 into EOC is based on grant funded guidelines by the U.S. Department of Education.