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E.O.P.S. Extended Opportunities Programs and Services "Empowering Students to Achieve"

How do I qualify for EOPS?

Information in this section is subject to change as new state or institutional policies are implemented. Currently, EOPS services are offered to students who meet the following criteria.

In order to qualify for the benefits and services of EOPS, students must meet the following program criteria:

  1. Be a California Resident
  2. Enroll in 12 or more units (unless qualified for an exception)
  3. Have fewer than 70 degree applicable units
  4. Qualify for the Board of Governor’s Grant A or B (BOGG A or BOGG B) and meet income guidelines.
  5. It is possible for students to be eligible if they meet educational disadvantage criteria or are given a waiver from the EOPS Director.(Waiver Criteria)

Income Guidelines

The income criteria for eligibility is determined through the Board of Governors Grant (BOGG) which is done by completing the Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The chart below outlines income criteria:

Method A

  • You or your family is receiving TANF/CalWorks (formerly AFDC), General Assistance (GA) or Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP)
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    Method B

    • Corresponding family size must match or be less than the listed income cap for that family size.
    Family Size 2008 Family Income

    1

    $15,600

    2

    $21,000

    3

    $26,400

    4

    $31,800

    5

    $37,200

    6

    $42,600

    7

    $48.000

    8

    $53,400

    How is educationally disadvantaged determined?

    A student is considered educationally disadvantaged is she/he meets one of the following conditions:

    • Does not have a high school diploma or GED
    • High school GPA less than 2.50
    • College assessment scores as follows:
      • Less than 33 in Mathematics sections
      • Less than 54 in Reading sections
      • Less than 59 in English skills

    Residency

    All students not meeting the requirements below will be classified as "nonresidents" and are subject to nonresident tuition and enrollment fees. Students shall receive resident student classification if they qualify under one of the following conditions and can provide supporting documentation:

    • The student (age 18) and the student's parent or legal guardian have resided in California for at least one year and one day prior to the beginning of the semester.

    • The student (age 19 or older) has resided in California for at least one year and one day prior to the beginning of the semester.

    • The student is under 18 years of age and his/her parent or legal guardian has resided in California for at least one year and one day
    prior to the beginning of the semester.

    Active duty military personnel and their dependents are granted residency for tuition purposes. These students must prove date of entry into California, and that such assignment is for other than educational purposes. For more information on establishing or proving residency, see the brochure on "Establishing California Residency," which is available from the Admissions & Records Office.
         
     
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