How to Apply for the EOPS/CARE Program

Applications are accepted at the beginning of each Fall & Spring semester.

To apply, please print and complete the application. Submit your completed application to the EOPS/CARE front desk, Building 700 2nd fl.

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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

The EOPS program’s primary goal is to encourage the enrollment, retention, and transfer of students disadvantaged by language, social, economic and educational circumstances, and to facilitate the successful completion of their goals and objectives in college.

EOPS ELIGIBILITY

• Be a California resident or AB540 designated
• Receive a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW A or B)
• Be enrolled full-time (12 units) or more, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher when accepted
• Must not have completed more than 40-semester units of college degree applicable course work (includes all colleges attended)
• Be determined to be educationally disadvantaged

SERVICES PROVIDED FOR EOPS

• Early Registration
• Academic Counseling
• Transfer Preparation
• Book Vouchers
• Workshops
• UC, CSU, and Private School campus visits
• Workshop Series
• Tutoring (Online and In-person)

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The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program

For single parents, EOPS offers the supplemental CARE Program with additional support. The mission of CARE is to support the unique needs of EOPS students who are single parents by promoting self-sufficiency and academic success.

CARE ELIGIBILITY

• Be eligible or current EOPS student
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a single parent and considered Head of Household
• Be a TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families) recipient. Student and/or dependent(s) must be receiving the cash aid.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR CARE STUDENTS

• Meal Tickets
• Childcare Grant
• Family Activities
• Parent Workshop Series
• Personal Counseling

 

EOPS is also open to undocumented students.
Learn more about support for Dreamers and resources for undocumented students.