Idaho Educational Opportunity Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1 - How can I possibly afford college?
  Answer -Each year thousands of dollars of grants and scholarships go unused.
Our program helps you find creative ways to fund a college or university
education for you

Question 2 - College takes a lot of work. Is it worth it?
Answer -There is no doubt increased education gives people greater opportunities.
Federal statistics show the median salary, for people with a high school diploma is about $5,000a year
more than for those who don't($21,000 vs. $27,000)For people with associate degrees or two years of
college can add $6,000 a year to their incomes ($32,500) A bachelor's degree($46,000)Obviously these
vary depending on your field, where you live (pay is greater in big cities in rural areas)

Question 3 - Do I have to go to a college in Idaho?
  Answer - No. We help you with admission forms and funding searches colleges or universities you prefer.
Obviously tuition will be less for in-Idaho public colleges or universities.

Question 4 - Can I go to college part-time and still qualify for your help?
Answer - Yes. Our advisors can help you find ways to continue your education, even if it is only one or two
courses at a time.

Question 5 - How good do my grades have to be to qualify?
Answer - The better your grades, the more your options. However, many colleges recognize that older
adults are more committed to improving their education than they may have been when they were younger
and our advisors can help you find ways to compensate for poor grades.

Question 6 - What about online educations?
  Answer - Idaho EOC will help you research suitable online degrees. These often work best for people
living outside commuting distance from a college or university, or who want to pursue a degree while
continuing with a current job.

Question 7 - What if I have a bad credit ratings because I have not paid back other student loans?
  Answer - Our advisors are prepared to help you solve student loan default problems.

Please feel free to send any questions you may have about the financial aid process,
admissions, successful strategies for school or training, the step by step process attaining
higher education or accessing a GED program to: eoc@uidaho.edu and we will send you
answers via e-mail or standard mail if you wish and include your question on this page.