Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offered at MDC (Metropolitan Development Council)
Provides educational counseling for adults seeking vocational training or higher education necessary for their employment goals. Common services include: - assistance with financial aid applications, - college applications, - career advising, - finding the right college, - college loan default advocacy, and - help with registration fees. Service is offered at many locations across Tacoma and Pierce County, including Clover Park Technical College, Pierce College, Bates Technical College,Tacoma Community College and MDC.
Physical Address
721 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours
M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 8am-1pm.
Application process
Schedule an appointment using this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8uxGGIy1ik27TSaSRJeALhV5iB2Pw7dBjM4e-82zH1JUODJLTVVONFNYTE0xUlZXRElNVEhBSjVUSC4u
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must be: - over the age of 18, - a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident living in Pierce County, - meet specific income requirements, and - have a desire to enroll in a post-secondary education program to further your education.
Service area
Pierce, WA
Agency info
MDC (Metropolitan Development Council) Asset Building Division
Provides educational opportunities for low-income first generation students wanting to pursue a college degree. Also provides adult education for employment to help low-income households move to self-sufficiency through multiple programs. Services include Child Care Food Program, Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), and Upward Bound programs.