The TRIO Pre-College Programs assist low-income and first-generation youth and adults to enroll in and complete an educational program beyond high school. The services are free, but participants must meet the following federal requirements:
· U.S. citizenship; reside in the target area
· Be first-generation (neither parent holds a four-year collegedegree)
· Meet federal guidelines to demonstrate financial need
· Demonstrate academic potential to succeed in college
Educational Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Center are federally funded TRIO programs under the U.S. Department of Education. All services are provided free of charge.
Educational Talent Search
Educational Opportunity Center
Location:
UALR University Plaza
5820 Asher Avenue, Suite 800
Little Rock, Arkansas
Mail:
UALR TRIO Talent Search / EOC
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
Telephone: 501/907-2470
Fax:: 501/907-2480
Pre-College TRIO Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Educational Talent Search Servicing clients ages 11 to 18.
Reach for the Stars
Services include College preparation and campus tour; after-school tutoring program and summer program; computer lab on-line tutoring. Science enrichment at UALR & UAPB. We provide counseling through career activities and building of study skills
Target area: Pulaski County, Jefferson County, Chicot County, Monroe County,
Educational Opportunity Center Serving clients age 19+
Education is the Key
Services include assistance in choosing a college or training program; assistance in applying for admission and financial aid; scholarship searches. We also provide computer technology training free ofcharge.
Our focus is preparing our clients for college survival.
Target area: Pulaski and Saline County
The TRIO Pre-College Programs assist low-income and first-generation youth and adults to enroll in and complete an educational program beyond high school. The services are free, but participants must meet the following federal requirements:
· U.S. citizenship; reside in the target area
· Be first-generation (neither parent holds a four-year collegedegree)
· Meet federal guidelines to demonstrate financial need
· Demonstrate academic potential to succeed in college