Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) helps you map out a path to your future.
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We can help you every step of the way – from getting into college, university, or vocational school, to funding your education and building a career that will help you reach your goals.

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Services

We provide FREE services to help you navigate the admission and financial aid process of the college, university, or vocational school of your choice. Whether you are considering higher education or you're already enrolled, we're here to help with services like:

  • Career planning
  • Financial aid application assistance
  • Workshops on college success strategies
  • Transfer information
  • Financial and economic literacy

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • 19 years of age or older
  • Reside in San Antonio
  • Have not earned a four-year college degree (Bachelor’s degree)
  • Eligible for Federal Pell Grant program (based on family taxable income levels)*
  • Neither parent graduated from college with a four-year degree*

*Priority provided to individuals who have limited income and/or whose parents have not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree.

Upcoming EOC Events

ApplyTexas & Tips to Get Started - Feb. 25

Zoom 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Meet with an Educational Opportunity Center advisor for assistance and information on attending one of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

Financial Aid 101 - Feb. 27

Zoom 1:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Find out what you need to know about financial aid and how it affects you.  Set yourself up for success today.

Career Exploration - Mar. 4

Zoom 3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is hosting a career exploration session.  The EOC can help you find a path that will help you achieve your goals.

Financial Literacy - Mar. 6

Zoom 3:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Having financial literacy will help you understand and make the best individual decisions based on your finances.  You can better manage your money and prepare for any incoming barriers.

Study & Test Taking Skills - Mar. 18

Zoom 3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will provide studying and test-taking tips to help you to be successful.

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Virtual walk-in hours

Meet an advisor on Zoom to ask questions and receive services.

Sessions are available Monday and Wednesday during the following times:

Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Contact us

Get your start with help from the EOC!

Email us at dst-eoc@parkviewhousebb.com

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The Alamo Colleges District Educational Opportunity Center is a federally funded TRIO program and all services are provided to program participants free of charge. All individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of this program are provided information regarding financial and academic assistance necessary for them to enter college for the first time or to return if they have dropped out. This is an outreach program of the U.S. Department of Education and the Alamo Colleges District.

Alamo College District’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federal TRIO Project funded 100% by the US Department of Education to serve 850 Participants on an annual federal budget of $232,050.