Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offered at MDC (Metropolitan Development Council)

721 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402

Eligibility

Must be: - over the age of 18, - a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident living in Pierce County, - meet specific income requirements, and - have a desire to enroll in a post-secondary education program to further your education.

Hours

M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 8am-1pm.

(253) 318-7582

Voice - Director of Employment

https://mdc-hope.org/educational-opportunity-center/

Application process

Schedule an appointment using this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8uxGGIy1ik27TSaSRJeALhV5iB2Pw7dBjM4e-82zH1JUODJLTVVONFNYTE0xUlZXRElNVEhBSjVUSC4u

Fees

None.

Service area

Pierce, WA

Description

Provides educational counseling for adults seeking vocational training or higher education necessary for their employment goals. Common services include: - assistance with financial aid applications, - college applications, - career advising, - finding the right college, - college loan default advocacy, and - help with registration fees. Service is offered at many locations across Tacoma and Pierce County, including Clover Park Technical College, Pierce College, Bates Technical College, Tacoma Community College and MDC.

What's Here

Academic Counseling Career Awareness Career Counseling Return to Education Support Education Related Fee Payment Assistance Career Exploration

Providing organization

Metropolitan Development Council's Asset Building Division

Provides educational opportunities for low-income first generation students wanting to pursue a college degree. Also provides adult education for employment to help low-income households move to self-sufficiency through multiple programs. Services include Child Care Food Program, Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), and Upward Bound programs.