TRIO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS
The TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers program provides free career counseling, information on college admissions, and financial literacy to qualified adults in Missouri and Illinois who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
PROGRAM SERVICES
Our Educational Opportunity Centers program is designed to assist individuals in returning to education at any step. We focus guiding you at any level from General Education Development (GED) to college or technical school. Our services include:
Academic coaching
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school and program/degree selection assistance based on career goals
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college and university applications
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advice and assistance in course selection
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prep for college entrance exams
Financial coaching
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financial aid applications
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student loan repayment selections advice
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financial and economic literacy
Career coaching
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career workshops
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personalized career and educational pathway counseling
Other services
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secondary school entry or reentry to GED or equivalent programs for dropouts
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tutoring services
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mentoring program facilitation with teachers, higher education faculty, or students
PLEASE NOTE: The TRIO Educational Opportunity Programs does not provide any funding to individuals.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
We want to help you reach your educational goals. These eligibility guidelines help us identify those most at need.
A participant must be:
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United States citizen or permanent resident
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at least 19 years old OR under 19 years old and not served by a TRIO Talent Search program
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committed to succeeding in continuing education
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live in one of the following counties: St. Louis, St. Louis County, Madison County, St. Clair County, Clinton County
Additionally, participants must identify with one of the following:
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first-generation college student
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considered low income by federal guidelines
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a veteran
Don't meet this criteria? Reach out to us here. We still want to help you on your journey!
MEET THE TEAM
Will Smith, MA
Educational Opportunity Centers Program Director
Will is a dedicated higher education professional who focuses on student support, educational opportunity and leadership development. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from University of Phoenix and master’s from Ohio Christian University as well as current progress toward his Doctorate of Education. With more than 10 years of experience in nonprofits, Will is an experience program director committed to fostering inclusive environments that empower individuals and creating pathways for those from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic and career goals.
