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Resources available from this page provide the following information: 

Financial Aid  go there
Go here to learn about types of financial aid that are available for college. Also find:

  • Links to Idaho college and university financial aid pages
  • A glossary of financial aid terms

What is TRIO?  go there
TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education began during the 1960s during the War on Poverty, as a way to help low-income Americans close the gap with more affluent residents through improved education. 
     Idaho Educational Opportunity Center is one of these programs. Learn more about them, and their impact in Idaho. up

Career Change  go there
Why change your career? You'll find some reasons here. Also, see 

  • A 2002 list of Idaho jobs and average salaries
  • Web sites that help you learn about career options that may interest you
  • Note that you can find even more information by attending a free Idaho EOC workshop, or requesting individual advising (also free.) To request that, email eoc@uidaho.edu                   up

Press Releases & Media Center go there
Learn more about Idaho EOC by reading press releases on the program. Also available are copies of our marketing materials (bookmarks, three-fold brochure, and 11x 17 poster) which you are welcome to view or print out.              up

Idaho Colleges & Universities go there
Links to all Idaho community colleges (2 year), 4-year colleges and universities are on this page. Also available:

  • Links to web sites devoted to helping you search for colleges nationwide.
  • Links to online degree programs
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Myths:  go there
Five Myths that prevent people from pursuing college

"There is no doubt increased education gives people greater opportunities. Federal statistics show the median income for people with a high school diploma is about $5,000 a year more than those who don't...and salaries go up significantly with each degree." 

--Scott Clyde, Idaho EOC Director

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Idaho Educational Opportunity Center is funded 100% by the U.S. Department of Education
through 2012 in the amount of approximately $220,000 per year.