The Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center began offering FREE educational services to Kansas residents in 1998. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education and Barton Community College is the programs host institution. The Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center is a TRIO program that evolved from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, in response to the administration's War on Poverty. TRIO programs include eight outreach and support programs targeted to help disadvantaged students progress from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the CKEOC FREE educational services you must be at least 19 years of age.
CKEOC is funded by the U.S. Department of Education
Notice of Non-Discrimination: It is the policy of Barton County Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Inquiries may be addressed to the Compliance Officer at Barton, or to U.S. Department of Education, Region VII, Office of Civil Rights, 10220 N. Executive Hills Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64153.
"Without this services, I would not have pursued my goals. It has given me hope and direction in life again."
"I was very encouraged and received the help I needed."
"The EOC staff did a wonderful job of listening to my needs and completely relieved my anxiety about returning to school."
"The EOC staff gave me all of the information that was essential for me to start my career."
"As I am going back to college, there have been many questions I have had. It is so nice to be able to have someone help me and answer my questions."
