Ohio Appalachian Educational Opportunity Centers
The Shawnee State University Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) is a federally funded TRiO program designed to provide specific activities and services to qualified students.
The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program also provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants.
The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.
EOC Can Help You:
- With Career Counseling by exploring career options
- With Academic Advising, including choosing a college or vocational school
- Complete admissions applications
- Understand Finacial Aid options by assistance in completing the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and assist you in finding scholarships, grants, and loans
- Learn time management skills and college survival skills to help you succeed
Eligible Participants Must Be:
- Age 19 or older
- Live in one of the 32 counties in Ohio designated Appalachian
Must Meet One of the Following:
- Be first-generation college student
- Meet taxable income guidelines
Veterans Services:
In addition to basic EOC offerings, we are able to help you research schools and programs that best fit your needs and help with the G.I. Bill selection (post 9/11, MGIB, MGIB-SR)and application process. We can also assist Military Families with education needs.
Educational Opportunity Centers is provided by the US Department of Education
The OAEOC provides equal educational opportunities services regardless of sex, age, parental status, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability as required under Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504.
Contact EOC
Director
Kenneth R. Cornwell
Shawnee State University
kcornwell@shawnee.edu
Administrative Assistant
Krista McCain
Shawnee State University
(740) 351-3027
kmccain@shawnee.edu
Shawnee State University
Kathy Goins
EOC Coordinator
kgoins@shawnee.edu
Becky Miller
EOC Coordinator
rmiller2@shawnee.edu
Mid-East Career & Tech Center
Scott Meredith
smeredith@shawnee.edu
Southern State CC
Tracy Rice
trice@shawnee.edu
Ohio University - Southern
Teresa McKenzie
tmckenzie@shawnee.ed
Morgan County Learning Center
Tony Mayle
amayle@shawnee.edu
Pike County CTC
Jerilynn Bapst
jbapst@shawnee.edu
Southern State Community College
Aaron Davis
adavis@sscc.edu
Jacob Bice
Jbice2@sscc.edu
Central Ohio Technical College Coshocton Campus
James Wilson
jwilson@shawnee.edu
David Pennington
dpennington@shawnee.edu