Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
What is EOPS?
This program is committed to promoting student success by providing additional financial assistance and "above and beyond" support services to students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged. EOPS is dedicated to providing eligible students with the additional assistance they may need to reach their academic and career goals.
What services are available through EOPS?
- Counseling: above-and-beyond counseling to assist with academic and personal issues
- Priority Registration: early registration on a designated priority day each quarter
- Tutoring: additional individualized tutoring (dependent on funding)
- EOPS Book Service: book vouchers to help with the cost of text books
- Transportation: bus tokens to assist with transportation costs
Who is eligible for EOPS? A student may be eligible for EOPS if they are:
- A California resident
- Low-income (determined by BOGFW)
- Enrolled full-time (12 units)
- Completed less than 45 quarter units of college-level coursework
- Educationally disadvantaged (as determined on the EOPS application)
How to apply for EOPS? - Complete and submit a BOGFW
- Complete EOPS Application
- Take math and English assessment
- Provide copies of all previous college transcripts
- Enroll in at least 12 units
What is expected of EOPS students?EOPS students are expected to attend an EOPS orientation, meet with a counselor at least twice each quarter, submit a quarterly progress report, develop and follow a quarter-by-quarter educational plan, and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA.
