GRCC TRIO Educational Opportunity Center

Attend this free expungement clinic and get help clearing your criminal record. All the steps will be completed in one stop at the clinic. You will meet with an attorney for free, get your documents notarized, have your fingerprint scan completed and be given counsel on the next steps in the process - all for free!

💡 Did you know you could go to college tuition-free through the Michigan Community College Guarantee? This state program covers in-district tuition and fees for eligible recent Michigan high school graduates, making an associate degree or certificate more accessible than ever. Wondering if you qualify or how to apply? The GRCC TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is here to help you check your eligibility, complete your FAFSA, and navigate every step of the enrollment process.

With the Fall semester coming up soon, don’t forget to have your 2026-2027 FAFSA done so
you can get funding for school! Filling out the FAFSA is a requirement if you are trying to take
advantage of the Michigan Reconnect and Community College Guarantee programs.

Looking for a great local event to support this weekend? 🎉 The 48th Annual Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival is happening at Calder Plaza! It’s a fantastic 2-day celebration of Latin American culture, featuring live music, incredible authentic food, artisan vendors, and family activities. Free events like this bring our Grand Rapids community together, don’t miss out!
📍 Where: Calder Plaza, Downtown GR
🎟 Admission: FREE & open to the public Support local, celebrate culture, and enjoy the fiesta! 🙌✨

Did you know that the age requirement for Michigan Reconnect has now been lowered to
include 21 and older students? Now is a great time to reconnect with us to learn more about
how you can get started at a community college!

Last Call for Fall! 🍂

If you've been thinking about starting college, returning to finish your degree, or exploring new career opportunities, now is the time to take the next step.

The GRCC TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is here to help with:
✅ College admissions
✅ Financial aid & FAFSA assistance
✅ Enrollment support
✅ Career exploration
✅ Connecting to campus resources

Schedule an appointment today! Link in bio.

📚 Ready, Set, Enroll at Muskegon Community College!

Join Muskegon Community College and TRIO EOC TODAY for the Ready Set Enroll event, an opportunity to finish last minute enrollment requirements before fall! We’ll be here until noon!

🪶Did you know that eligible Native American students may qualify for tuition assistance through Michigan's Indian Tuition Waiver?

The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver provides tuition support for eligible students who are members of federally recognized tribes and are at least ¼ Native blood quantum.

Have questions? Contact our team to learn more! Full eligibility information in the link in our bio.

🌿 Happy International Self-Care Day 🌿

Taking care of yourself is an important part of achieving your goals. Self-care can help improve focus, reduce stress, and support overall well-being, both inside and outside the classroom.

Take some time today to disconnect and rest.

Our Resource Fair is happening TODAY! Stop by anytime from 11am-6pm for help with last minute admissions/financial aid tasks, resources from the community, presentations, and more!