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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Program (s)

Provides educational assistance services

Address

• Penn State Beaver: 100 University Dr, Monaca, PA 15061

• Penn State Greater Allegheny: 4000 University Dr, McKeesport, PA 15132

• Penn State Layette: 1 University Dr, P O Box 519, Rt 119 North, Uniontown, PA 15401

Mailing Address

Same as above.
 

Executive Director

Tahirah Abdullah
 

Phone

(412) 675-9078
 

Fax

(412) 675-9076
 

Office Hours

• Penn State Beaver: 7:30AM - 5:00PM
• Penn State Greater Allegheny: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Penn State Fayette: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Program Contacts

• Penn State Beaver: Dana Winters, (724) 773-3768, dmp26@psu.edu

• Penn State Greater Allegheny: Lisa Diehl, (412) 675-9078, lmd115@psu.edu

• Penn State Fayette: Jo Ann Harris, (724) 430-4100, ext 4796, jzh6@psu.edu

E-Mail

see above

Area(s) Served

Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties

Website Address

www.equity.psu.edu/eocswpa (Click to visit website)
 

Eligibility Requirements

EOC program participants are eligible US citizens who are considered low income by federal guidelines and whose parents did not receive a bachelor's degree.

Population Served

Low-income, potential first-generation college students

Statement of Services

The Educational Opportunity Centers offer admissions and financial aid assistance to those interested in secondary education.

Mission Statement

The Educational Opportunity Center is a Federal TRIO program.  It is designed to provide information and counseling to those who would like to go to college or other post secondary education institutions.

Brief Overview of Services/Programs

EOC provides educational assistance services for participants including workshops at various collaborating agencies and/or one-on-one sessions in the following areas:
• Admissions assistance
• Financial aid assistance
• College visits and tours
• Referrals to GED programs/testing centers
• Various related services

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