Your education is unique to you and your goals. We are your partner in this wonderful journey.
From a GED to post-secondary studies, our Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) are dedicated to offering FREE assistance to people who are underrepresented and underserved by the traditional education institutions. We can help create opportunities for skills training, education and degree programs that can increase your earning potential and career satisfaction.
EOC services are FREE!
EOC Program Director:
Lilah Lee
llee@wahupa.org
For more information call 619-297-4471
EOC provides counseling & information to adults who want to enter, re-enter, or continue postsecondary education, or earn a high school diploma or GED.
Post Secondary Education Services:
Career information, exploration and planning
Assistance with Post-secondary information and application
Academic advising and course selection
Assistance with financial aid information and application (state and federal grants, loans, fee waivers, and scholarships)
Assistance with Financial Literacy Information
Personal Counseling
Vocational, Alternative & Secondary Educational Services:
Referrals and information on GED preparation & high school diploma classes.
Career information, exploration and planning
Vocational training and community referrals
Foreign Degree evaluation information and referrals
Assistance with Financial Literacy Information
Personal Counseling
Academic Partnerships:
Chula Vista Adult School
Montgomery Adult School
National City Adult School
San Ysidro Adult School
MAAC
Palomar High
Program Description
The Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to pursue postsecondary education. EOC also provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants. An important objective is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills, and to assist in the application process. Our goal is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.
Types of Projects
Projects include: academic advice, personal counseling, and career workshops; information on postsecondary education opportunities and student financial assistance; help in completing applications for college admissions, testing, and financial aid; coordination with nearby postsecondary institutions; media activities designed to involve and acquaint the community with higher education opportunities; tutoring; mentoring; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.
For more information call 619-297-4471 or email Lilah Lee, EOC Program Director at llee@wahupa.org