Eligibility
To QUALIFY for the Educational Opportunity Center:
You must reside in Fresno, Madera or Tulare County
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet legal residency requirements
- Have a desire to attend school beyond high school or GED program
To APPLY for services you can download the application and bring it in, or send it to:
Educational Opportunity Center
50488 N. Jackson Rm 185F M/S LS 140
Fresno, CA 93740-8022
There is no charge involved. Participants only need to have a desire to pursue a post-secondary education. Additional requests can be obtained by contacting the Educational Opportunity Center at (559) 278-2280
| Size of Family Unit | Contiguous 48 States, the District of Columbia and Outlying Jurisdictions | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,245 | $20,295 | $18,690 |
| 2 | $21,855 | $27,315 | $25,140 |
| 3 | $27,465 | $34,335 | $31,590 |
| 4 | $33,075 | $41,355 | $38,040 |
| 5 | $38,685 | $48,375 | $44,490 |
| 6 | $44,295 | $55,395 | $50,940 |
| 7 | $49,905 | $62,415 | $57,390 |
| 8 | $55,515 | $69,435 | $63,840 |
For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,610 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $7,020 for Alaska; and $6,450 for Hawaii.
The term “low-income individual” means an individual whose family’s taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150% of the poverty level amount.