Educational Opportunity Center

Location: L-117, Benton Harbor Campus

Are you thinking of completing a GED? Are you dreaming of completing a college degree and/or vocational/skilled trades certification?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, contact The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Lake Michigan College. Knowledgeable and friendly professional staff is available to help you begin your educational path.

Services:

Creation of an Individualized Educational Development Plan
Pre-GED or college admissions/placement test tutoring
Career information, assessment, and advising
Assistance with college and other post-secondary institution research
Assistance with scholarship searches, and completion of the financial aid application
Assistance with the admissions process for post-secondary enrollment
Referral services to other appropriate community service agencies
Mentoring

What is the EOC?

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offers adults, 19 years or older, the opportunity to pursue a post-secondary education. The EOC is federally funded by a grant from the US Department of Education, and hosted by the College since 1994. We provide information regarding academic and financial assistance for individuals who wish to pursue completion of high school, and/or pursue post-secondary education at any college or university.

Who is eligible for EOC services?

To be eligible for EOC services, you must be (1) 19 years of age and (2) a resident of Berrien, Cass, Allegan, or Van Buren counties in Michigan, or a resident of La Porte or St. Joseph counties in Indiana and (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States or in the United States for other than temporary purpose.

Apply for EOC services.

[link to EOC pdf application]

Online Resources:

*Links are provided for your convenience and are not endorsed by Lake Michigan College.