The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and older at the following times and locations: Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, 275 Bath Road, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 16 and 30 at 11:30 a.m.; Midcoast Center for Higher Education (UC Bath/Brunswick), 9 Park Street, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 16 and 30 at 9 a.m.; To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit http://meoc.maine.edu.

MEOC is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified adults make the transition towards a college education. MEOC, which is housed at the University of Maine, provides assistance to adults living in Maine and helps them go to whichever college or university they choose. 

All MEOC services are free, and include: GED/SAT preparation; college planning; referrals/advocacy; career advising; financial aid advising; college admissions process; and application fee waivers for qualified adults.

MEOC successfully placed 1,073 Maine adults in different colleges last year. 

The starting point for all MEOC participants is The Essentials of College Planning, a free interactive workshop that outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning, and study skills. The workshop lasts approximately 2–3 hours.  Pre-registration is required.

All workshops are subject to change. For more information or to register call: 1-800-281-3703.

Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, the University of Maine, 5754 North Stevens Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, telephone 207-581-1226, TTY 207-581-9484.