UNI Educational Opportunity Center

UNI Educational Opportunity Center Stop by the EOC office today and receive FREE assistance to achieve your educational goals!

The goal of the Educational Opportunity Center program is to provide counseling to promote post-secondary education in communities with large populations of low-income, first-generation adults who are often unaware of educational and career opportunities. Educational counselors assist eligible adults with selecting a post-secondary institution or training program suited to their interests. Counsel

ors also assist clients with the completion of admissions and financial aid applications, scholarship searches, and defaulted student loans. The EOC program provides academic advising and workshops on topics such as: study skills, scholarships, financial aid, financial literacy and career exploration. History

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program was designed with the idea in mind that one way to improve an adult’s socioeconomic status is to provide opportunities that will allow for the attainment of a postsecondary education. The EOC program became a part of TRIO in 1972, with the passing of the Higher Education Act Amendment of 1972. The University of Northern Iowa became the sponsor of the EOC program in 1988.

🗣 EOC offices will be closed Monday, September 1st, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
08/29/2025

🗣 EOC offices will be closed Monday, September 1st, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.

08/21/2025

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟
We're excited to announce an opening for an Educational Counselor in our Federally Funded UNI Educational Talent Search Cedar Rapids TRIO Program at UNI-CUE! This position is unique in that it is based out of Cedar Rapids, IA!

As an Educational Counselor, you'll play a vital role in guiding students toward success. This is an incredible opportunity to positively impact the lives of students striving toward a brighter future! If you're passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals, we want to hear from you!

Apply at careers.uni.edu

✨Motivational Monday✨
07/21/2025

✨Motivational Monday✨

07/17/2025

On Aug. 1, 2025, interest will begin accruing on federal student loans in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan forbearance. This is the result of federal court injunctions. Borrowers with loans in the SAVE forbearance are receiving an email from the U.S. Department of Education ([email protected]) with detailed info. Visit StudentAid.gov/courtactions for more about:​
✅ Switching repayment plans online​
✅ SAVE forbearance impacts​
✅ Other actions borrowers may need to take

❓Need help completing your FAFSA? 🗣 Join us next Monday, our Educational Counselors will be available to answer any ques...
07/07/2025

❓Need help completing your FAFSA?
🗣 Join us next Monday, our Educational Counselors will be available to answer any questions you may have. No appointment needed!
Please have the following items ready and available.
-FSA ID Login Information
- 2023 Tax Returns and W2s
-Child Support received in 2023
- Net worth of Farm, Business, and Investments
- Cell phone to verify login

🧠Thinking about going back to school. We can help! ❓Do you need admissions counseling? Financial aid counseling? 🏫Our Ed...
06/11/2025

🧠Thinking about going back to school. We can help!
❓Do you need admissions counseling? Financial aid counseling? 🏫Our Educational Counselors can help guide you through the enrollment process.
📰Check out this article about the benefits of obtaining a postsecondary degree!

If you started a bachelor’s or master’s program but didn’t finish, there’s no time like the present to re-enroll, advance your education and earn your diploma! You may wonder if it’s worth the time and effort to earn that degree — it is! There are so many benefits to going back to school...

Check out this amazing story about Melody and how EOC helped her!
06/05/2025

Check out this amazing story about Melody and how EOC helped her!

Embrace the power of education. It's the tool to build a better world.
06/02/2025

Embrace the power of education. It's the tool to build a better world.

🗣 EOC offices will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
05/23/2025

🗣 EOC offices will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us tomorrow 11-2 at UNI Center for Urban Education ! Our Educational Counselors wi...
05/14/2025

Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us tomorrow 11-2 at UNI Center for Urban Education ! Our Educational Counselors will be available to help you, no appointment needed!
Please have the following items ready and available.
-FSA ID Login Information
- 2023 Tax Returns and W2s
-Child Support received in 2023
- Net worth of Farm, Business, and Investments
- Cell phone to verify login

📅 Mark your calendars.
Still need help completing the FAFSA? Join us for FAFSA Frenzy! Where EOC Counselors will be available to help you! No appointment needed!

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800 Sycamore Street
Waterloo, IA
50703

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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