Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

Welcome! NAU Educational Opportunity Centers is a federally funded TRIO program. EOC provides counseling and support, from GED programming options to college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a postsecondary education program. We provide services to improve participants’ financial and economic literacy in 1:1 meetings or through workshops. The EOC program aims to increase the number of adult participants (19 years and older) who enroll in postsecondary education institutions. EOC is available in Coconino, Yavapai, Apache, Navajo, Mohave counties and NAU Statewide locations.

EOC is 100% grant funded by the US Department of Education. $536,872.00 has been approved for our current grant year. We are not funded by any non-governmental agencies.

What Can EOC Assist Me With?

• Apply for college or vocational-tech school admissions
• Financial aid counseling
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Scholarship search and application assistance
• Career assessment and exploration
• Referrals to local GED preparation classes and limited GED voucher assistance
• Referrals to community resources through partnership with Arizona@Work and on the Navajo and Hopi Reservation