Educational Opportunity Center

The California State University, Long Beach- Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program is a federally funded grant designed to assist individuals 19 years and older, including Veteran's, military connected family members enroll, re-enroll in a high school diploma, high school equivalency, community college, trade or vocational school, private or public four year college. Program participants must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident; live in or receive services in the target area and have a need for one or more of the offered program services. Two-thirds of program participants must be low-income and potential first generation.

The EOC program serves 1,000 participants in the following communities: Compton, Harbor City, Lomita, Long Beach, Lynwood, Paramount, San Pedro, Willowbrook and Wilmington.

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist program participants reach their educational and career goals by providing quality information, guidance and services.