Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
General Information
What is EOPS?
EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs & Services) is a state-funded program that offers support services to economically disadvantaged students who have experienced limited success in high school and/or college. We endeavor to ensure student retention and success through academic support and financial assistance with the ultimate goal being completion of a certificate program, an associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year university.
What Services Does EOPS Offer?
Limited Books Service to assist in purchasing textbooks for classes
Counseling - our counseling team offers academic and limited personal counseling
Cultural awareness activities
Orientation to college classes
Priority Registration
Transportation Assistance (parking Decal or Bus Pass)
Please Note: Not all services are available every semester.
Eligibility Requirements
Qualify for a BOGG (fee waiver) type A or B as determined by the Financial Aid Office
and meet one of the following criteria:
Have not earned a high school diploma nor the equivalent or graduated from high school with less than 2.5 (C+) grade point average
Have Chaffey College assessment results which indicate that you do not qualify to enroll into degree applicable English or Mathematics courses
Have completed 500 series English or Math at Chaffey College or the equivalent at another college
Have completed remedial course work or English As a Second Language classes in high school and/or college
How Long Can Students Participate In The EOPS Program?
70 semester units or the equivalent, including courses from all colleges attended (remedial courses are not counted )
OR
6 semesters in the EOPS program, excluding summer sessions (this includes service by EOPS programs at other colleges)
What Are The Responsibilities?
Must be a full-time student. (Enrolled in and maintaining 12 units each semester)
Select classes from the educational plan developed with an EOPS counselor
Enroll in and complete Guidance 503 or 2, Orientation
to College, as advised by an EOPS counselor
Participate in a start-term, mid-term, and end-term interview each semester
Meet with an EOPS counselor, before dropping a class or making schedule changes
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
How to Apply for Both EOPS and CARE Programs
