Historical May 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
With college costs going up, students may find sources of financial aid at no cost to them through the Educational Opportunity Center. Counselor Stephen Colbert at the Skinker-DeBaliviere EOC office, 6008 Kingsbury, has a number of sophisticated techniques to help him locate potential sources of scholarships, grants, and lowinterest loans.
The computerized Guidance Information System (GIS) gives instant access to financial assistance information and can also provide data on occupations, salary ranges, employment outlook as well as colleges, universities and vocationaltechnical schools.
Colbert also has available a microfiche system and catalogs and booklets on financial aid.
One booklet, -Meeting College Costs,” helps a student determine eligibility for assistance. Grants and awards may be made from a variety of sources depending on factors such as need, scholastic standing, religious affiliation, ethnic origin and parental associations. EOC can also provide information on applying for low-interest loans. EOC counseling and information services are provided free under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and contributed services of St. Louis area educational institutions and libraries. Additional information may be obtained by calling Colbert at 725-4949.
Originally published in The Paper, May 1981.
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