EOPS Requirements and Services

To qualify for EOPS, students must meet all of the following criteria:

  • ​​​​California resident or student who meets Dream Act/AB 540 criteria (as determined by Admissions)​​​

  • Plan to be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 units at time of entry to the program, unless a waiver is granted (e.g. for student with a verified disability or other “special circumstance”) ​

  • Must qualify for California College Promise Grant (CCPG – A or B) or CCPG – C with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 determined by the FAFSA

  • Must have less than 48 units of college-level work completed at all colleges or universities attended (some exceptions may apply)​

 

In addition, students must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Did not graduate from high school or earn a General Education Diploma (GED)

  • Graduated from high school with a grade point average below 2.50

  • Have parent(s) who are non-native English speakers

  • First-generation college student

  • Current or former foster youth 

  • ​​Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by EOPS state regulations, or

  • Meet one of the alternative educational criteria identified by EOPS​