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Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Room 211, Building 200
Telephone (510)723-6909, Fax (510)723-7026

History of EOPS

A diverse student body, one which represents all segments of society and different points of view is fundamental to enhancing the quality of education of all students. Historically, certain socio-economic groups within the state's population have not had equal access to a college education. To address the issue of equal access, the state Legislature in 1969 established Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) throughout the state's 107 community college system.

EOPS at Chabot College

Today, through a variety of unique services, programs, and activities, the goal of EOPS is to provide access and educational opportunity for individuals whose educational and socio-economic backgrounds might otherwise prevent them from successfully attending and succeeding in college.

Services

• Outreach:
  • Information to high schools and community agencies regarding Chabot College and EOPS
  • Campus visitations and orientation
  • Admissions, financial aid, and registration assistance
• Counseling & Advising:
  • Assessment
  • Academic advising
  • Priority registration
  • Personal counseling
  • Vocational and career planning
  • College guidance and self-development courses
  • Referrals to academic support services as tutoring and study skills development
• Transfer Preparation:
  • Opportunities to meet with four-year school representatives
  • Campus visits to local four-year institutions
  • Admissions applications
  • Application Fee Waivers for UC and CSU campuses
• Peer Advising:
  • Support and encouragement
  • Information and referral
  • Educational and cultural enrichment activities
• Financial Assistance:
  • EOPS Grant to qualified applicants
  • Limited child care grant to qualified applicants
  • Assistance in completing financial aid application and documents

Eligibility

To be considered for EOPS sponsorship, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Must meet California Residency Requirement
• Must qualify for a Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW A or B)
• Must be enrolled full-time (12 units) or more, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher when accepted.
• Must not have completed more than 70 semester units of college degree applicable course work or more than 6 semesters of college.
• Must be determined to be educationally disadvantaged.

How to Apply

• Step 1:
  • Complete a Chabot College Application for Admission and return it to the Office of Admissions & Records Office.
  • Complete both the mathematics and writing assessment tests. (Contact the Testing Center in Room1840, or call (510) 723-6722 for a schedule of testing dates.)
  • Complete an "EOPS Sponsorship Application" and return it to the EOPS Office along with the following documents:
  • Income verification:
    1. A copy of the previous year's Federal Income Tax Return (1040EZ, 1040A, or 1040) or
    2. A copy of the previous year's W2 Form(s) or
    3. An "Agency Certification-Untaxed Income" form available from the Financial Aid Office. Use this form to verify any non-taxable income that you may have received during the previous year or
    4. A "Student's (Spouse) Income Certification" available from the Financial Aid Office. Use this form to verify how you supported yourself during the previous calendar year if you did not file a federal or state income form and you did not receive untaxed income (e.g., TANF/AFDC, SSI).
  • High School Transcripts: Submit an unofficial copy of your high school transcripts. Note that this is only required if you have graduated from a high school in the United States within the last year.
  • College Transcripts: Submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts for each college you have attended whether or not you earned a degree or certificate.
• Step 2: Applications for financial aid -- Financial Aid forms are available through the EOPS Office or can be obtained from the Chabot College Financial Aid Office, Room 110.
• Step 3: You will be notified by mail (usually within 10 working days) of your EOPS eligibility. Qualified students will then be assigned an EOPS Counselor and are required to make an appointment with their assigned counselor.
• Step 4: At your initial appointment with your EOPS Counselor, you will be asked to complete your EOPS Student Participant Agreement (SPA) and your counselor will begin working with you to complete your Student Educational Plan (SEP).

Special Programs

• CARE: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a unique educational program which represents a cooperative effort between the community college system, Department of Social Services, and community organizations to assist single parents achieve their educational goals. CARE offers counseling, personal development classes, support groups, and potential child care assistance to EOPS single parents who are TANF recipients, with at least one child under the age of fourteen years old.
• Summer Readiness Program: Summer readiness is a summer program designed to assist first-time college students who plan to attend Chabot in the Fall. The program consists of up to eight weeks of academic preparation and college orientation, while students become acquainted with the campus and its resources.