What is EOPS?

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-fund program that provides services to low income students who meet certain educational criteria.

The EOPS program is designed for full-time students. A small percentage of new students who plan to enroll in 9-11.5 units (3/4 time) may be accepted; and students certified to receive services from the Disabled Resource Center (DRC) are exempt from the 12-unit requirement. Both, DRC students and students wishing to enter the EOPS program at 9-11.5 units, should print and complete the Waiver of 12 Units form below and submit it with their EOPS Application.

The EOPS Program assists eligible individuals in successfully pursuing a college education. From the time a student first applies to college to the time he/she graduates, EOPS provides a comprehensive program of supportive services to all new and continuing EOPS students.

Who is eligible for EOPS?

To be considered for EOPS, a student must:

• be a California resident
• be income eligible
• be enrolled in twelve (12) or more units (exception for DRC students and students taking 9-11.5 units)
• Students who are receiving services from Disabled Resource Center or taking at least 9 units should complete a Waiver of 12 Unit Form
• submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver Form
• submit an EOPS Application
• not have completed more than 70 units of degree applicable college credit course work
• have an educational need as determined by meeting one of several factors stipulated in the EOPS State regulations

What does EOPS offer?

• Extensive Educational Planning
• Priority Registration
• Book Voucher or Book Grant
• Academic Advisement
• One-on-One Tutoring
• Fee Waivers for Transferring to a university
  
• Lending Library (check out a reserved textbook for a full semester)
• Workshops
• Newsletters
• Payment of Membership Dues to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Payment of graduation caps and gowns (when funds are available)
• Extra Work Study (when funds are available)

What is the process for becoming an EOPS student?

In order to determine your eligibility for EOPS services and/or funding, all the steps in the EOPS Application Checklist must be completed.

1. Student submits an EOPS Application (EOPS Applications can be submitted to the Financial Aid/EOPS Office at the Ukiah campus, the Willits Center, the Lake Center; or faxed to (707) 468-3197.
   
   
2. Student submits any other documentation needed to be considered for EOPS (Admissions Application, Assessment Test scores, Board of Governor's Fee Waiver, grade transcripts from other colleges attended, etc.).
   
   
3. EOPS Office processes the student's EOPS Application and notifies the student within 10 days whether or not the student is eligible.
   
   
4. If the student is eligible, the student must:
• meet with with an EOPS Counselor to complete an Education Plan.
• attend an EOPS Orientation (see list of EOPS Orientation dates below)
  
  
5. Student will begin receiving EOPS services after attending an EOPS Orientation (including a $200 Book Voucher to be given at the end of the EOPS Orientation the student attends).

Willits Center
Thursday, August 14, 1:30-4:00pm, Room 3
Tuesday, August 19, 9:30am-12noon, Room 3

Lake Center
Wednesday, August 13, 9:30am-12noon, #7040
Tuesday, August 19, 9:30am-12noon, #7080
Wednesday, August 20, 1:30-4:00pm, #7040

Continuing EOPS Students from Spring 2008 need to:

1. Complete an Update Information Form if planning to attend the Fall 2008 semester, and return it to the Financial Aid/EOPS Office-Ukiah campus, or the Willits or Lake Center.
   
   
2. Check your mail for a letter from the EOPS Office indicating your eligibility to continue receiving EOPS services for Fall 2008. Letters are being mailed July 17 to ALL Spring 2008 EOPS students!!
   
   

An EOPS Application or further information may be obtained by telephoning the Ukiah Campus at 468-3110, Lake Center at 263-4944, or Willits Center at 459-6224, or by visiting the EOPS/CARE Office, Room 1130, MacMillan Hall, Ukiah Campus.

Created: February 28, 1997 @ 12:00 AM
Last Modified: August 22, 2008 @ 05:17 PM