Educational Opportunity Center - Kansas City
Address
3100 Main, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-4400
AKA:
EOC
Description:
The Kansas City Educational Opportunity Center assists clients interested in returning to school in order to obtain a certificate or degree. Free services include: college selection and admission application, financial aid application, scholarship search guidance, career counseling, GED/continuing education referral and placement, financial/economic counseling and defaulted student loan counseling.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 2, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3100 Main, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64111
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 604-4400
Fax
(816) 759-4416
Legal Status:
Governmental
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
An EOC counselor can provide information on academic requirements and assist in developing an educational and career plan, as well as developing or editing your academic resume, to be included with college and scholarship applications.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for general information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
The EOC is providing financial assistance with paying for the high school equivalency test.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of income (ex: income tax return, disability award letter)
Eligibility
Income guidelines; must complete prep class and get signature from teacher/coordinator to verify your completion
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for more information and to apply.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
The EOC provides information about adult education class sites, sample exam questions and testing center locations.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for general information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
The EOC provides an understanding of the different types of financial aid, college-cost comparison, understanding financial aid award letters from colleges and student loan borrowing basics. Participants may also utilize the FDIC Money Smart program which provides information on bank services, borrowing basics, opening a checking account, budgeting, saving and credit scores.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for general information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
An EOC counselor can provide information on the scholarship search. Internet access and scholarship books are available at the EOC office.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
EOC counselors provide information about options regarding defaulted student loans and assist in getting out of default. In addition to wage garnishment, eligibility to receive federal financial aid, including social security benefits and tax refunds, is forfeited until either the loan is cancelled, consolidated, or a reasonable payment plan is established.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
An EOC counselor can assist with accurately completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for general information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
An EOC counselor can assist in researching various careers through career assessment, vocational interests, skills, and values.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Mainly economically disadvantaged, but does not turn anyone away.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
By appointment only for counselors. Can visit location for information.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
The Missouri Employment and Training Program (METP) helps food stamp recipients develop a work plan that includes job search training, educational opportunities to develop business and workplace skills, financial management information, and referrals to other services to help them accomplish their goals and increase their earnings. METP may also be able to provide financial support for training in the fields of transportation, warehousing, healthcare information technology and manufacturing. METP is not a placement agency. Limited transportation assistance to aid your job search may be available. Participation is voluntary and will have no bearing on your food stamp allotment.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Food stamp recipients
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
After you receive approval for food stamps, call or email METP@missouri.edu to request that a program specialist contact you to help you develop your work plan.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson and Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Johnson County
- Platte County
- Cass County
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