The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded program that assists adults of ages 19 and above and U.S. veterans to enroll in and complete a post-secondary education program. All services are provided free of charge to participants who meet the eligibility requirements.
Office Hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
VA Education Benefits
The Military Student Success Center will provide information and eligibility requirements on VA educational benefits such as Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 33 (Post 9/11,) Chapter 35 (Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance), Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve), NGTW (National Guard Tuition Waiver) and the Post 911 Roger Stem Scholarship.
Paying for College as a Military Student or Family Member
This workshop will show you other forms of financial aid to pay for college besides military services, including the FAFSA, state aid and scholarships. Plus, learn about how TRIO can help you with applying to college, finding financial aid, and navigating the entire college enrollment process. We are a community outreach program and all our services are FREE!
UA-Little Rock Alert: Classes at UA Little Rock will be online for the remainder of the spring semester. The University will remain open until further notice. For more details, go to https://ualr.edu/safety/home/emergency/covid-19/
Education Specialist are still working and are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your College Admission Application, Admission Exam Assistance, ACCUPLACER Placement Exam Test, FAFSA Assistance, Scholarship Assistance and Online Tutoring Assistance (ACCUPLACER and GED). To schedule a virtual appointment please contact our office at 501-907-2470 anytime Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. We look forward to assisting you!
You may also contact us at the addresses listed below:
- Howard Jackson hdjackson@ualr.edu
- Sandra Carmona Jobe sicarmonaga@ualr.edu
- Angela McGhee akmcghee@ualr.edu
- Carlton Coleman cacoleman@ualr.edu
