EOPS

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) History:

In 1969 Senate Bill 164 was enacted into law, establishing the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) throughout the California Community Colleges. SB 164 was incorporated into the California Education Code in July 1969 as follows:

The California Education Code, Article 8, Section 69640 states:  It is the intent of the Legislature that the California community colleges recognize the need and accept the responsibility for extending the opportunities for community college education to all who may profit there from regardless of economic, social, and educational status.  It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature in establishing the Community College Extended Opportunity Program and Services to encourage local community colleges to establish and implement programs directed to identifying those students affected by language, social, and economic handicap, to increase the number of eligible EOP&S students served, and to assist those students to achieve their educational objectives and goals, including, but not limited to, obtaining job skills, occupational certificates, associate degrees, and transferring to a four-year institution.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) History:

In 1982 Assembly Bill 3103 established the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program in the California Community Colleges, providing additional educational support services to EOPS students who are welfare-dependent, single head of household with children under 14 years of age (Assembly Bill 3103, Hughes, Statutes of 1982, Chapter 1029).​

How To Apply:

Click Here to Apply To The EOPS Program

What is EOPS?

EOPS is a state funded program which provides special support services to students who are first in their family to attend college who have educational and financial challenges.The ultimate goal of the program is to provide the opportunity and support necessary for each student to undertake and complete an education at Santiago Canyon College.

EOPS offers several services to assist eligible students in successfully completing their educational goal(s). 

• Priority Registration
• Book Services: loans or vouchers
• Scholarship Information
• School Supplies
• Outreach and Recruitment
• Orientation of College: assessment, registration scheduling of classes, and college information
• Counseling Services: academic, career and personal
• Assistance with Financial Aid (FAFSA)
• Transfer Services: applying to CSU/UC/Private
• Cultural and Educational Events
• CARE: Services for single parents
• CalWORKs (is housed in the EOPS/CARE office)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a California Resident
• Enrolled as a full time student (12 units or more)
• Have earned fewer than 50 degree applicable units
• Qualify for the CCPG (California College Promise Grant Method A or B)
• Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by Title 5
• Must file FAFSA or CADAA each year

QR Code for EOPS Application:

Any questions about the process please contact :

Phone: (714) 628-4915  

E-mail: eops@sccollege.edu