Educational Opportunity Center FAQ
A: No. EOC is a federally funded program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. As a result, EOC services are free.
Q: Does EOC provide money for college?
A: No. EOC assists participants to apply for financial aid and identify alternative sources of funding to attend college and training programs.
Q: Can EOC help with the FAFSA?
A: Yes. EOC staff can and will gladly assist with completing and submitting the FAFSA on-line. Filling out the FAFSA may seem confusing at first; however, staff provides assistance step by step! Remember, as with all EOC services, this one is FREE too!
Q: Does EOC help individuals pursue their GED?
Yes. EOC counselors interact directly with adult education centers to help program participants obtain their GED. Participants must plan to enter a degree-seeking program.
Upward Bound FAQ
Upward Bound Frequently Asked Questions
Upward Bound provides academic support to high school students so they may complete high school, enroll in college, and successfully obtain a college degree. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Programs division, qualifying participants come from families who meet federal income guidelines, or are first-generation college students.
Participants must attend East Meck High School, Garinger High School, Independence High School, or Rocky River High School. Students may enter the program during their 9th or 10th grade years. 11th grade students may be eligible as well. Students must demonstrate the desire to attend college, and be the first generation in his/her family to go to college and/or come from a modest-income household. Students must also have academic needs as determined by an Upward Bound Academic Coordinator.
All services provided to Upward Bound students, including the six-week summer programs, trips, and tutoring services, are provided free of charge.
Upward Bound students must participate in weekly tutorials and multiple weekend activities/academies throughout the school year. Also, students are required to participate in the six-week summer program. The commitment to Upward Bound is from the time a student enters the program until he/she graduates high school.
All UB staff reviews applications on a regular basis, and accepts applications throughout the year. Sometimes we receive more applications than we have space and have to place eligible students on a waiting list for later admission
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