Program Overview

Introduction to Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a comprehensive retention and support program designed to promote the academic success of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.

Services

The following services are available to eligible students free of cost:

• Counseling: Professional counseling appointments (academic, career, personal)
• Extra Support and Community Building:
  • Peer-to-peer support
  • Friendly, available staff ready to answer questions
  • Community building activities and workshops
• Direct Financial Assistance:
  • CARE study-time grants (budget permitting)
  • Work-study assignments (budget permitting)
  • EOPS book vouchers Note: Book vouchers and grants are awarded based on available funding. Amounts vary each semester.
• Tutoring: EOPS tutors are available to answer questions Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm, in person and online.
• Academic Assistance and Outreach:
  • Priority registration
  • Semester supply kits (budget permitting)
  • DVC information and resource referrals
  • New student orientation
  • Community outreach presentations
  • Summer Institute - for incoming first-time college students
  • Four-Year College Transfer Assistance:
    • CSU/UC admission application fee waivers
    • Transfer application review and assistance
    • Transfer institution campus tours
    • CSU EOP nominations and recommendations
    • Scholarship for transfer students

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility

To be eligible for EOPS, students must:

• Be a California resident or qualify for AB 540 status
• Be enrolled in 12 units or more (special exceptions for students in DSS, former/current foster youth, and student parents)
• Qualify for the California Promise Grant (method A or B)
• Be considered "educationally disadvantaged" as determined by EOPS guidelines

Requirements

To remain in good standing with the program, students must complete the following EOPS semester requirements:

• Complete two EOPS counseling appointments
• Complete EOPS progress reports in each of their classes
• Complete one mid-semester check-in with an EOPS Peer Advisor
• Complete 67% of their attempted units
• Complete the semester with a 2.00 or better GPA

EOPS Progress Reports

EOPS progress reports are a key tool for success and one of the EOPS semester requirements. By completing progress reports, students will be able to provide and receive feedback about their classes, get a sense of how they are doing in classes, and identify areas where they may need additional support. Progress reports are required for each of their academic classes. All students must also complete a mid-semester check-in.