The purposes of the EOC Program are to: provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for qualified adults who want to enter or continue to pursue a program of postsecondary education; provide assistance to those individuals in applying for admission to institutions at which a program of postsecondary education is offered, including preparing necessary applications for use by admissions and financial aid officers; and assist in improving the financial and economic literacy of program participants.
An Educational Opportunity Centers project may provide the following services:
(1) Public information campaigns designed to inform the community regarding opportunities for postsecondary education and training;
(2) Academic advice and assistance in course selection;
(3) Assistance in completing college admission and financial aid applications;
(4) Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations;
(5) Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students;
(6) Guidance on secondary school reentry or entry to a general educational development (GED) program or other alternative education program for secondary school dropouts;
(7) Individualized personal, career, and academic counseling;
(8) Tutorial services;
(9) Career workshops and counseling;
(10) Mentoring programs involving elementary or secondary school teachers, faculty members at institutions of higher education (IHEs), students, or any combination of these persons; and
(11) Programs and activities as described in items (1) through (10) that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system, or other disconnected students.
(12) Other activities designed to meet the purposes of the EOC Program.
US Code:
20 USC 1070a-11-16
Name of Law: Tthe Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008
The number of respondents has increased from 126 to 165, causing an increase of 312 hours in the total burden hours over the past grant cycle. The increase in the number of EOC projects funded is a result of an increase in funding to the Federal TRIO budget that allowed for an increase in the number of applicants awarded an EOC grant under the most recent EOC grant competition. Therefore, the number of projects currently completing the EOC APR is 165 grantees. In addition, there is no increase in the estimated preparation time per respondent. The estimated preparation time per respondent remains 8 hours. While the priorities in the report have been updated to reflect the most recent competition, this update did not have any impact on the burden associated with this collection.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program Annual Performance Report
83C_2017_EOC signed.pdf
eocdisclosure_statement FINAL.docx
Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program Annual Performance Report