The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a FREE educational outreach program, federally funded by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (title IV,    TRIO), counseling individuals who wish to continue their education at either the high school or college level. Site Coordinators provide information, guidance, and assistance in decision-making, filling out forms, and getting connected to the support systems available. The EOC's main office is located on the MSU-Northern campus but also has eight site coordinators located at ten sites across the state of Montana including four on the reservations.

FREE SERVICES EOC CAN PROVIDE

	Academic, educational, financial and personal counseling/individual and group workshops
	Assistance in completing applications for college, admissions, testing, and financial aid
	Assistance with precollege preparation - adult basic education and GED preparation
	Assistance with the reentry process to high school, GED program or college
	Career exploration services and occupational interest assessments services
	Coordinating/connecting with support services in the community and at the college, vocational school or institute of your choice
	Information on postsecondary schools
	Information on student financial assistance

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF...

	You are 19 years of age or older
	You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen (refugee, asylee, etc.)
	You are less than 19 years of age and cannot be served by a Talent Search Program

Although we provide free services to everyone, we do have a target population...

	Adults, 19 years and older
	Dislocated workers
	Individuals who desire to enroll in postsecondary education
	Individuals with disabilities
	Low-income & first generation college students
	The underemployed
	Unemployed individuals
	Veterans