Empower Your Future: Take the Next Step Toward Postsecondary Education with EOC  

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The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at St. Petersburg College is a federally funded program that assists qualified individuals who wish to pursue a postsecondary education at any institution. Whether they are first-time college students or returning students who have paused their educational journey and need to navigate the readmissions process, the program provides essential support to help them achieve their educational goals.  The mission of EOC is to increase the percentage of students who successfully pursue postsecondary education opportunities.

The EOC is here as an additional resource to make the transition into college as seamless as possible. Our staff provides counseling and information on all the components to the college admissions process, as well as access to resources to improve financial and economic literacy.

Complete the next step by completing the intake form

The EOC provides FREE assistance and services to help you get started:

  • Help with the college admission process, enrollment steps, and financial aid application (FAFSA)
  • Academic advice
  • Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and testing vouchers
  • Education or counseling to improve financial and economic literacy
  • Guidance on secondary school reentry or entry to a GED program or alternative education
  • Tutoring services
  • Career counseling and workshops
  • Information on scholarships, grants and student loans
  • U.S. citizen or national or permanent resident or INS documentation of intent to become resident
  • 17 years old or older
  • First generation: Neither parent or guardian has earned a four-year bachelor's degree
  • Low income: ( Based on Federal guidelines)
  • For veterans and military families

TRIO team members serve students traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, have disabilities, experiencing homelessness, students in the foster care system, and more. 

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Tamica Green, Program Director
727-341-4399
Green.Tamica@SPCollege.edu

JerJuan Green, Postsecondary Advisor - South County
727- 341-4427
green.jerjuan@spcollege.edu

Myron Dillard, Post Secondary Advisor - North County
727-791-2577
dillard.myron@spcollege.edu

Office email
trioeoc@spcollege.edu

Office phone
727-341-3048

Office Hours
Our department operates Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that advisors' availability may vary. To meet with a specific advisor, we recommend scheduling an appointment in advance

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Education under the TRIO - Educational Opportunity Center PR/Award No. P066A210113 . Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Education.