Education Assistance Plan began with the vision of three ASI members more than 20 years ago. With an initial investment of $100,000, they began providing funds to educate second-generation ministry leaders for OCI member ministries. The purpose of EAP is to financially assist in the training and education of OCI ministry staff and their children who are dedicated and committed to sharing the gospel in practical and relevant ways. Their educational loans are forgiven when they return to serve an OCI ministry for a specified period of time. Some applicants continue to work full- or part-time with OCI while obtaining their education.