Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to encourage the enrollment, retention, and transfer of students who are challenged by language, social, economic (as defined by federal poverty guidelines), and educational disadvantages, and to facilitate the successful completion of their goals and objectives in college.
✅ EOPS Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), students must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a California resident or a CA Dreamer/DACA/AB 540 student
- Be enrolled full-time (12+ units) in your first semester at EOPS
- OR have an ACCESS-approved reduced unit accommodation
- Have fewer than 50 degree-applicable units completed
- Be eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) A, B, or C
- Must have a $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) if applying with a CCPG C
- Be considered educationally disadvantaged as defined by EOPS
🎓 What Does "Educationally Disadvantaged" Mean?
You may qualify as educationally disadvantaged if at least one of the following applies:
- Did not graduate from high school and do not have a GED or equivalent
- Had a high school GPA below 2.5 (official transcript required)
- Were enrolled in remedial/basic skills courses in high school or college
- Are a first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
- English is not the primary language spoken at home
- Are a current or former foster youth
✅ How to Get Started with EOPS
To qualify for the EOPS program, you need to:
- Meet all state and program eligibility requirements
- Complete and submit the EOPS application
- Provide required supporting documents, including:
- High school and/or college transcripts (if applicable)
- ACCESS verification (if enrolled in fewer than 12 units)
- Attend a mandatory EOPS orientation
