Educational Opportunity Center
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ· River State College has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education in support of its first Educational Opportunity Center program. The new program is designed to minimize barriers for low-income residents of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ· River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties.
To apply, scan the QR code or click here.
Participants receive professionally guided assistance regarding all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·programs, in addition to regional and national institutions. Our primary goals are to provide:
- Application assistance,
- Financial literacy,
- FAFSA application assistance,
- General Education Diploma (GED) / High School completion services,
- Support for those starting or completing a degree, and
- Information for certificate and career training programs.
Appointments and Walk-in Candidates are now being accepted for assistance.
The Educational Opportunity Center offers access and assistance to IRSC’s wraparound services to students, extending customer services to a large number of low-income residents of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ· River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be low-income, 19 years old and above.
- Must be seeking educational and financial literacy information.
- Must be interested in obtaining educational information.
- Must provide preliminary documentation. Documentation types include:
- Valid Photo ID
- Education documentation
Application Process
To begin the application process, click here or contact:
- Donnella Clarke, EOC Program Director, at 772-462-7035
- Jeri Ewing, EOC Program Specialist, at 772-462-7064 or
- Kerly Smith, EOC Program Specialist, at 772-462-7036.
Funding for the project continues through August 2026.