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University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (UBEOC)

Resource Name:University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (UBEOC)

address

555 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-1312

Eligibility

Individuals 17 years of age and older, educationally under-prepared and economically disenfranchised. Candidates must meet economic eligibility criteria. Service Area: WNY.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. On-site and online application process available.
(716) 645-2901

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Administration

(716) 645-2000

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Main Phone

(716) 645-1900

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Admissions

(716) 645-2616

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Application process

Complete an application in person or online; for questions, call 716-645-1900. Placement test required. Must provide the following:
  • Proof of income (budget sheet if receiving public assistance, award letter if receiving Social Security, 1040 form for prior years taxes, or proof of unemployment benefits)
  • Proof of residency (drivers license/non-drivers license, voters registration card, school ID or bus pass.
  • If applicants are not U.S. citizens they must provide proof of immigration status (Form I-94, green card/permanent resident card)

Fees

Tuition free.
Provides academic, vocational, and career services to Western New York residents. Students enrolling at UBEOC can select from over 20 programs and services offered days, evenings and some weekends. In addition to academic and vocational programs, UBEOC also offers specialized learning community programs like ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking). The ATTAIN lab is an open computer lab offering academic, occupational, and employability courses through technology. Offers programs for:
  • Academic & TASC Preparation (Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, English as a Second Language / ESL)
  • Certifications (Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Intuit QuickBooks Certification)
  • Career Exploration (Nursing Assistant, Home Care, Child Care, Customer Service, Office Skills, Typing Skills, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Maintenance, Security Guard)
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Digital Literacy)

Last assured

07/31/2025

Providing organization

State University of NY - University at Buffalo (UB)