Educational Opportunity Center Services

The objective of the EOC is to help adults obtain a GED and/or a college degree. There are many people who either stopped out of college or high school before obtaining a diploma or a degree, or who never started college, and often think about completing a degree. Most people "stop out" of college or high school or postpone college for one of the following reasons:

• Need to work to support a family;
• Become a parent;
• Family emergency or care for a relative;
• Lost interest in school;
• Other financial reasons.

The Educational Opportunity Center can help you:

• Determine your educational goals - 4 year degree, 2 year degree, vocational/technical degree, or GED
• Visit area vocational training centers and colleges
• Brush up on test-taking and study skills
• Find information on financial assistance including scholarships
• Complete college financial aid applications
• Navigate the college application process
• Complete college admission applications
• Explore career options
• Adjust to college
• Find answers to questions through referrals to local agencies and institutions
• and so much more...

How do I Apply?

Anyone interested in receiving services from the ETSU Educational Opportunity Center must complete an application packet.  Because the EOC is a federally funded program, income information will be collected for statistical purposes.  All information provided in the application packet is confidential. 

To obtain an application and schedule an appointment with an advisor, you may either

1. Contact the EOC office at 423-392-8043 (collect calls are accepted)

2. E-Mail Linda Richardson, EOC Executive Aide

3. Click on the links below to view and print each document in the application packet. 

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Educational Opportunity Center Application Packet

Educational Opportunity Center Application

Release of Information

Needs Assessment

All three forms must be completed before any services can be provided.

Applications should be mailed to:

Educational Opportunity Center

1501 University Blvd.

Kingsport, TN 37660