
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
Sept. 20, 2006
Adult Students Served Through UNM Program
EOC centers federally funded for additional four years
The Educational Opportunity Centers in the University of New Mexico Office of Special Programs/College Enrichment Program have received federal funding for an additional four years. The EOCs were funded for the past four years under TRiO, a program administered by the United States Department of Education.
The centers will receive approximately $876,000 to provide guidance and counseling for adult students who want to complete a GED and/or enter or continue a program of post-secondary education.
UNM Special Programs' Student Program Specialist Chester Brown, Jr., oversees EOC programs in three New Mexico counties – Bernalillo, Torrance, and Valencia. Last year approximately 1,300 adults were served, he said.
EOC programs provide the following:
• Information on college financial aid
• Information on college admission requirements
• Assistance in completing college applications
• Academic advisement
• Personal counseling
• Career exploration
• Informational activities
• Tutoring, mentoring
Eligible individuals are U.S. citizens or permanent residents 19 years or older.
For more information, call Chester D. Brown, 277-0276.
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