Welcome to the Educational Opportunity Center @ UND
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Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) helps
individuals with academic potential to become
enrolled in the college of their choice. EOC works
specifically with people who have a low income and
who are first generation, meaning neither parent
graduated from a four-year college. Congress
authorized funding for EOCs across the country in
1972. Members of Congress understood that adults
often lack information about how to become enrolled
in college, and how to get financial aid to help
them pay for it. Helping low income,
first-generation adults enroll in college helps to
equalize access to higher education in America.
EOC participants are people who are assessing their
lives and making decisions that will benefit
themselves and their families for the long term.
Advisors often say they enjoy their work, because
they are privileged to facilitate parts of this
change process. Individuals considering the
possibility of a college education should contact
EOC by phone or e-mail to set up an appointment.
Services Available
Career Exploration
Assist participants with identifying interests and
abilities, and related careers.
Financial Aid
Assist participants with completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid, and conducting
scholarship searches.
College Admissions
Provide information about academic programs and
services at any college or university, provide
campus tours, and assist with college admissions
applications.
College Readiness
Provide workshops and one-to-one instruction in ACT
preparation, study skills, and other topics designed
to help individuals begin college with success.
Contact Educational
Opportunity Center: Derek Sporbert
Phone (701)-777-3809
EOC Spring 2009 Newsletter
EOC Fall 2008 Newsletter
EOC Spring 2006 Newsletter
