Extended Opportunity Programs
and Services (EOPS)
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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a California State funded student support services program. Our goal is to increase access, retention and transfer of students with social, economic, and educational challenges. EOPS offers academic counseling, educational planning, priority registration, orientation, student success workshops, university fieldtrips, grants and book vouchers in order to facilitate student success. As a potential EOPS student you may be eligible for the following services provided by our program:
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
An EOPS Application needs to be completed and an appointment made to determine eligibility and available space. Eligibility will be determined under the following criteria:
- Student must qualify as economically disadvantaged, under the following income criteria:
| Family Size | 2008 Income |
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| 1 | $15,600 or less |
| 2 | $21,000 or less |
| 3 | $26,400 or less |
| 4 | $31,800 or less |
| 5 | $37,200 or less |
| 6 | $42,600 or less |
| 7 | $48,000 or less |
| 8 | $53,400 or less |
| Add $5,400 for each additional family member. | |
Students must be educationally disadvantaged under ONE of the following criteria:
- Not qualified for enrollment in to minimum level English or math applicable to associate degree
- Did not graduate from high school or obtain GED
- Graduated from high school with a GPA 2.5 or lower on a 4.0 scale
- Previously enrolled in remedial education
- Other factors set forth in district's plan submitted to Chancellor
pursuant to section 56270 as follows:
* First in family to graduate College* Member of underrepresented student group * Primary language spoken in home is not English * Emancipated foster care youth
