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- Career Exploration
- FAFSA Assistance
- Financial Literacy
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- High School Equivalency/GED Locations
- Scholarships
- Workshops
Career Exploration
Not sure of a career choice? Visit one of the sites below to explore your options.
My Next Move
My Next Move allows you to explore countless careers and gain an understanding of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and education involved.
CareerOneStop
The mission of CareerOneStop is “to deliver integrated, easy-to-understand workforce information that helps job seekers, students, workers, workforce intermediaries, and employers develop their capacity and make sound economic decisions in the new economy.”
FAFSA Assistance
See FAFSA Assistance for complete details about TRIO EOC DSW FAFSA Assistance services, including appointments in-person and online via Zoom to help you complete and submit your FAFSA application accurately.
Create Your Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID)
See FAFSA Assistance for a list of the information you will need to create your FSA ID.
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is important for your post-secondary education experience and your life after. Use the resources below to learn valuable concepts and principles.
Additionally, we host workshops and fairs on financial literacy throughout the year. Visit our Workshops page for more information.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Douglas County
- Lawrence USD 497 - 785-832-5000 ext. 288
Shawnee County
- Washburn Tech Adult Center – 785-670-2601
- Let’s Help – 785-234-6208
Wyandotte County
- Kansas City Kansas Community College, Adult Education - 913-288-7660
- Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 913-621-1504
High School Equivalency
General Educational Development (GED) Locations
Douglas County
- Lawrence Adult Learning Center (USD 497) - 785-832-5960
- Lawrence Diploma-Completion Program (Adult Education, USD 497) - 785-330-2133
Shawnee County
- Let’s Help – 785-234-6208
- Washburn TECH
- Huntoon Campus - 785-670-2601
- East Campus - 785-670-2601
Wyandotte County
- 500 Reach – 620-724-7295
- Kaw Valley Learning Center – 620-238-4796
- Kansas City Kansas Community College, Adult Education – 913-334-1100
Scholarships
The Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) directs students to organizations offering scholarships and provides assistance completing scholarship applications. Here are a few recommended organizations and scholarships:
- AMVETS Scholarships
- College Greenlight
- Fastweb
- Fastweb College Scholarship App
- Jerry Bailey Scholarship
- Kansas Board of Regents
- KC Scholars
- Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Foundation Scholarships
- Military Affiliation Scholarships
- MOKANNE Scholarship
- NEOCA Scholarship
- Scholarships for Military Children
Workshops
Educational Opportunity Centers regularly conducts workshops in the community, including:
- Applying for Scholarships
- Career Exploration
- College 101
- Do I Need to File a Tax Return?
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Financial Literacy
- And more
We also regularly feature speakers on various topics throughout the year.
See Workshops for complete details.