Rhode Island Equal Opportunity Center (RIEOC) provides free one-on-one confidential services and assistance to qualified Rhode Island adults to explore opportunities in pursuing a postsecondary education, such as getting a GED, and/or a college degree.
Who Qualifies?
- U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents without a four-year college degree
- Additionally, participants are primarily (but not restricted to):
- First-generation to go to college
- Age 19 or Older with limited incomes
- Veterans and Military-connected family members
- Unaccompanied, Homeless or Foster Care Youth
What services are provided?
- Pick the right college or training program for you
- Complete Admissions applications and essays
- Complete Financial Aid Forms – FAFSA
- Identify and apply for scholarships
- Career exploration
- Assistance with resolving student loan issues
- Special activities to help transition to college life
- GED and ESL referrals
- Admission and Transfer fee waivers
How to apply?
Schedule an appointment with an RIEOC counselor online or by phone at 401-455-6028. All offices have easy access to public transportation, are fully accessible, and offer free parking. Evening Hours are available at our Providence location.
- Providence - Liston Campus room 2254
- Warwick - Knight Campus Field House room 132
- Lincoln - Flanagan Campus room 2318
- Newport – Newport County Campus room 148