What is Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

The Montana Board of Regents, through the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE), has received a $232,050 grant ($1.16 Million over five years) from the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO Educational Opportunities Centers (EOC), to help unemployed workers, low-wage workers, and returning high school and college students enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The grant, which is the first EOC grant awarded to OCHE, will provide funding over five years to help 850 adult learners find their path to higher education and is not tied to a specific college or university.  EOC provides counseling and information on college admissions and services to improve participants’ financial and economic literacy.

 

EOC Serves:

  • Adult Learners
  • Current or Retired military personnel and their families
  • Learners who are limited English proficient
  • Underrepresented Postsecondary Education Groups
  • Those with disabilities
  • Those who are homeless
  • Youth aging out of the foster care system
  • Disconnected Students
Educational Opportunity Centers

Services Include:

  • Financial Literacy
  • Financial Aid Assistance
  • Academic Advice
  • Academic & Personal counseling
  • Career Workshops
  • Information on available postsecondary education opportunities
  • Assistance in completing college application processes
  • Tutoring & Mentoring

Ready to pursue a path to Higher Education?

 

Outreach Areas

Helena, Montana

Serving counties of:

  • Lewis & Clark
  • Broadwater
  • Jefferson

 

Vacant

Program Specialist

(406)389-7020

eoc@montana.edu

 

Map showing counties served for Helena

Butte, Montana

Serving counties of:

  • Beaverhead
  • Deer Lodge
  • Granite
  • Silver Bow

Andrew Richards

Outreach Advisor

(406) 431-8643

acrichards@montana.edu

 

Map showing counties served for Butte

Missoula, Montana

Serving counties of:

  • Lake
  • Missoula
  • Powell
  • Ravalli

Vacant

Outreach Advisor

(406) 431-5057

eoc@montana.edu

 

Map showing counties served for Missoula

 

Central Office

Derek Calvert

Interim EOC Director

General Questions

General Questions & Information

 

Experience & Advice from EOC Students

Nontraditional Students

Veteran Students

Native American Students