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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
is designed to improve access, retention and completion of educational
goals for students who are low income and educationally disadvantaged.
EOPS students have the potential to succeed in college but have not been
able to realize their potential because of economic and/or educational
barriers.
Click to download the program application
(pdf).
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(650)738-4139
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student survey
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EOPS services (subject to modification depending
on funding):
•Bilingual counseling in Spanish
•Parking permit or bus pass
•UC and CSU application fee
waiver
•Book Services Program ($450
maximum for required textbooks based on need per semester)
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"I couldn’t have done it without EOPS."
"They are really helpful. The book voucher program and the
bag of school supplies come in handy."
"I have to thank EOPS for being always on my side from the
beginning..."
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Qualifications:
EOPS applicants must be certified as both economically and educationally
disadvantaged.
Economic eligibility is determined by the Financial
Aid office by completing the Board of Governors Grant (BOGG)
or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. EOPS serves students
that are awarded either a BOGG A or B. These guidelines are not
intended to exclude disadvantaged students but to identify and give
priority to the most financially needy applicants. EOPS applicants
must meet the low income guidelines listed below.
Number in household Total family income (including
yourself)
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$12,360.00 or less
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$16,590.00 or less
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$20,820.00 or less
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$25,050.00 or less
Add $4,320.00 for each additional dependent.
Educational eligibility includes but is not limited to
students who meet one of the following criteria:
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Not qualified for the minimal level of Math/English
based on placement test scores
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No high school diploma or GED
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High school GPA below 2.50
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Enrolled in high school/college remedial/basic
skills/ESL courses
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First generation college student
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Parents never attended college
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Member of an underrepresented group
EOPS eligibility is determined if a student meets all
of the following criteria:
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BOGG A or B eligible
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Educationally disadvantaged
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California resident
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Full-time student (12.0 units or more)
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Have earned less than 70 Associate degree applicable
units
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Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program
provides additional services and support to students by way of special
programs specially tailored to the needs of CARE students. For more
information, contact Pablo Gonsales, CARE Coordinator, at (650) 738-4480.
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