United for Student Success

The Educational Opportunity Center is a federally funded grant program under the U.S. Department of Education.Started in 1972 as the fourth of the TRiO Programs. Designed to coordinate with colleges and technical schools in order to promote higher education. Educational Opportunity Center helps adults 19+ who would be first generation college students, gain admission to college and find financial assistance for their education.  Services include assistance with completing college admission and financial aid applications; guidance on secondary re-entry or entry to a GED program; academic advice; and career counseling. We serve adults who are financially limited and /or first generation college students residing in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties.