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Welcome to the Educational Opportunity Center

TRiO Logo Location: Student Services, Room 202
Office Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday - Friday
Department Contact: Sara Rodriguez
Office Phone:(575) 624-7201 or (575) 624-7202
Fax: (575) 624 - 7216

The Educational Opportunity Center provides eligible adults with information about educational and career opportunities who seek to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education. Educational Opportunity Center (E.O.C.) is a federally funded program to assist adults with admissions and the financial aid process needed to fulfill educational goals.

Services provided by the program:

  • Academic, financial, or personal counseling
  • Career exploration and aptitude assessment services
  • Assistance with the re - entry process to high school or college
  • Information on student financial assistance
  • Assistance in completing applications for college admission, testing, and financial aid

The Educational Opportunity Center assists with: GED, ABE, and ESL Enrollment. Over fifteen classes in more than ten locations offer adults assistance in obtaining a General Education Degree, Adult Basic Education, or instruction in English as a Second Language.

The Educational Opportunity Center assists with: GED, ABE, and ESL Enrollment. Over fifteen classes in more than ten locations offer adults assistance in obtaining a General Education Degree, Adult Basic Education, or instruction in English as a Second Language.

Admission and Financial Aid Preparation. EOC assists in gathering appropriate information, arranging testing and preparing documentation necessary for admission to the student's choice of trade or vocational school, college or university.

Counseling. EOC offers motivational, academic, and career counseling. A needs assessment is made; enrollment is encouraged and tutorial assistance is provided to strengthen academic skills. EOC is committed to your success every step of the way - entrance, retention, and graduation from the postsecondary program of your choice.