Who is Eligible to Participate in EOC?
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The rules governing eligibility for our program are dictated by a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Eligibility for EOC services is determined by the following: |
| CRITERIA | SERVICE |
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| CITIZENSHIP | Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Alien |
| AGE | Must be at least 19 years old |
| COUNTY OF RESIDENCE | Must reside in one of these counties: Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Rusk, Sawyer, Trempealeau, and Washburn |
| INCOME STATUS | Priority is given to low income adults, as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Education; based on taxable income and household size (National guidelines used) |
| FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STATUS | Priority is given to "First generation students." This status means that the parent/guardian with whom you resided before your 18th birthday, had not earned a 4-year college (Bachelor) degree, or higher. |
| VETERAN STATUS | Veterans, regardless of age, are eligible for services, provided they satisfy the other eligibility requirements. |
| EDUCATIONAL STATUS | Adults must not have earned a Bachelor's degree |
| NEED | Overall established need for EOC services |
Primary Target Groups
Although we provide free services to all eligible individuals, we do have a target population:
- Individuals who are both low-income and "first generation" college adults (individuals whose birth or adoptive parents do not have a four-year bachelor's degree)
- Displaced workers
- Underemployed and unemployed workers
- U. S. Veterans
