The Alamo Colleges District Educational Opportunity Center is a federally funded TRIO program and all services are provided to program participants free of charge. All individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of this program are provided information regarding financial and academic assistance necessary for them to enter college for the first time or to return if they have dropped out. This is an outreach program of the U.S. Department of Education and the Alamo Colleges District.

Services

We provide FREE services to help you navigate the admission and financial aid process of the college, university, or vocational school of your choice. Whether you are considering higher education or you're already enrolled, we're here to help with services like:

• Career planning
• Financial aid application assistance
• Workshops on college success strategies
• Transfer information
• Financial and economic literacy

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
• 19 years of age or older
• Reside in San Antonio
• Have not earned a four-year college degree (Bachelor’s degree)
• Eligible for Federal Pell Grant program (based on family taxable income levels)*
• Neither parent graduated from college with a four-year degree*

*Priority provided to individuals who have limited income and/or whose parents have not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree.