Important Dates FAFSA (Financial Aid) The 2019-2020 academic year will last from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. A FAFSA can be filed for the 2019-2020 academic year any time between October 1, 2018 and June 30, 2020. The 2020-2021 academic year will last from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. A FAFSA can be filed for the 2020-2021 academic year any time between October 1, 2019 and June 30, 2021 Scholarships UALR TRIO Scholarship Database http://ualr.edu/trioeocets/scholarship-search/ Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarships http://scholarships.adhe.edu Fund My Future http://www.fundmyfuture.info Summer 2020 Registration Deadlines Arkansas Baptist College — May 1, 2020 ASU Beebe — June 1, 2020 Philander Smith College — May 18, 2020 Shorter College — May 11, 2020 UA Little Rock — May 27, 2020 UA Pulaski Technical College — June 2, 2020 Educational Opportunity Center PLACE STAMP 5820 Asher Avenue, Suite 800 HERE Little Rock, AR 72204 Educational Opportunity Center The Educational Opportunity Center is a federally funded TRIO program that assists adults ages 19 and above and U.S. veterans to enroll in and complete a postsecondary education program. All services are provided free of charge to participants who meet the eligibility requirements. Services Provided Academic Assistance · Career Assistance · Enrollment Counseling Financial Aid Counseling · Computer Lab Spring 2020 EOC Participant Spotlight In 2018, Shena Webster became a participant in the EOC TRIO Program. Shena is currently a sophomore at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) pursing an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts. She plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) spring of 2021 to continue studies in Social Work. Shena learned about the EOC Program while completing her GED at Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education Program. She established a rapport with the College and Career Coach LaTasha Dale-Warren. Shena knew she wanted more for herself, “When Mrs. Warren encouraged me to consider furthering my education; I was determined to keep going. Not only for me but my children.” In March of 2018, she enrolled at Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education Program and completed her GED three months later. Shortly afterwards, Shena was introduced to an EOC counselor, Ms. McGhee who helped her successfully enroll in college. Shena is completing her third semester at UA-PTC, she plans to revisit her EOC counselor during her fourth semester for assistance transferring to UALR. “If it wasn’t for my EOC counselor, I wouldn’t have known I qualified for the Arkansas Challenge and the Single Parent Scholarship. I can’t thank her enough for helping me through the entire process. In addition, providing assistance to find extra money from scholarships. EOC RECOGNITION……………...……..……………...….………………….2 TAX PREPARATION & REENTRY RESOURCES.…...……………….…3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR…………..........…………….………………..…2 IMPORTANT DATES………………………………………….……………….…4 Howard Jackson Sandra Carmona-Jobe Educational Associate Director Education Specialist Opportunity Center 5820 Asher Avenue, Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204 Angela McGhee Carlton Coleman Office: 501.907.2470 Education Specialist Project Program Specialist Fax: 501.907.2480 EOC Recognition Our House Shelter has recognized EOC TRIO as the top community partner for 2019. Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. Mark Your Calendar TAX PREPARATION & REENTRY RESOURCES : VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) for free tax preparation providers for Pulaski and Saline counties City of Jacksonville Goodwill Industries of Arkansas 109 South Second St in Jacksonville 7400 Scott Hamilton Rd, Little Rock By Appointment / 501-982-0026 By Appointment / 501-320-1908 AR Workforce Center NLR Community Center of Little Rock 2700 Willow St., NLR 5401 S. University in Little Rock Walk-ins Welcome By Appointment / 501-320-1908 Thursdays Only 9am—1pm Esther D. Nixon Library Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library 703 West Main Street in Jacksonville 1800 Smithers Dr. in Benton Walk-ins Welcome By Appointment / 501-326-6203 Sat. 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Dee Brown Library Benton Senior Activity Center 6325 Baseline Rd. in Little Rock 1800 Citizen Drive in Benton Walk-ins Welcome Walk-ins Welcome Sat. 10 am –2 pm Mon. & Wed. 8:00 am –2:00pm Life Spring Church 7004 W 65th Street in Little Rock Walk-ins Welcome Sat 10 am - 2 pm .