Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)

The district participates in E.O.P.S. to assist students in overcoming obstacles attributable to college-level educational deficiencies, socioeconomic disadvantages, and cultural differences.  E.O.P.S.  is a state funded program which provides support services for full time students that are educationally and financially disadvantaged.  Eligible students are provided counseling, tutorial services, books, Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshops, and academic retention workshops to foster success in meeting educational goals. 

The CARE program is available to E.O.P.S. students who are single parents currently receiving cash aid with children under the age of 14.  The program extends additional support and financial services to those that meet all state requirements. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, a student MUST:

• Be a California resident

• Be enrolled as a full-time student, 12 units or more (participants identified as DSPS (Disabled Student Program and Services)  are exempt from full time status) 

• Have fewer than 70 units of degree applicable credits 

• Qualify to receive the California Board of Governor's Waiver (BOGW) 

• Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by EOPS state regulations

Services Available for Eligible Participants

EOPS may provide the following services to qualified students: 

• Priority Registration 

• Book Service 

• Counseling: Academic & Personal 

• Tutoring Services 

• CARE program for single parents receiving public assistance - cash aid 

• Financial Aid Information/Assistance

• Transfer Assistance/Fee Waiver

• Academic Support Workshops

• Career Guidance

• Study Skills, Counseling and EOPS Linked Classes

• ID Waiver

• Bus Passes and/or Parking Permit