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Educational Opportunity Center

Location

3100 Main Street, Suite 100
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone 816.604.4400
Fax 816.759.4416

Hours

Monday - Friday:
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

A 100% federally funded program administered by Metropolitan Community College

Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA)

  • Filing begins Oct. 1
  • Schedule an appointment with an EOC counselor for free assistance with filing the FAFSA electronically.
  • Be prepared to bring tax forms, W-2s and any other income received documentation.
  • Call 816.604.4400 for an appointment or complete the participant intake form

Deadlines

  • Pay close attention to colleges' financial aid priority dates.
  • Missouri state grant deadline is Feb. 1.

Scholarships

  • Start searching for scholarships early
  • Most scholarship deadlines are in March or April.
  • Scholarship Guide (PDF) (Compiled by EOC staff not a comprehensive listing of scholarships available)

Presentations

EOC staff are available to conduct presentations on postsecondary and financial aid opportunities at community agencies, schools, organizations, etc. Call 816.604.4400 to schedule a presentation for your organization's participants.