Rhode Island Educational Opportunity Center

The RI Educational Opportunity Center (RIEOC) provides one-on-one assistance to RI adults to explore postsecondary education opportunities.

Our offices are open Monday through Friday. Counselors are available on all four CCRI campuses and online. Support is available in English and Spanish.

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For current hours or to schedule an appointment, call the main office at 401.455.6028 or email [email protected] – we will respond. Evening hours are available at our Providence location.

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Our free, one-to-one confidential services:

  • 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
  • Resolving student loan issues
  • Activities to help transition to college life
  • GED and ESL referrals
  • Admission and transfer fee waivers

We provide free services to adults who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who have not yet completed a four-year college degree. Our participants are include:

  • First-generation college students
  • Learners with limited incomes
  • Veterans and military-connected family members
  • Unaccompanied, homeless or foster care youth

Do I have to be accepted to CCRI to use RIEOC services?

Services are available no matter if you currently attend college or which college you may attend. While CCRI is an exceptional college, another college or program maybe a better fit. Our goal is to prepare you for your future.

Schedule an appointment or stop by our offices

All offices are fully accessible, on bus lines and offer free parking.

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Have a Question?

Contact the Educational Opportunity Center

To learn about current hours or schedule an appointment, please contact us. Reach out today!

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