Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

Succeeding in college depends on more than just academic support for many students. You may need extra financial help, specialized counseling that addresses your specific challenges and overall guidance to meet your educational and career goals. Chaffey College offers Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) to meet those needs. The state legislature established EOPS in 1969 as a state-funded counseling program for historically underrepresented students to help them achieve their goals. Applications are currently being accepted for the Spring 2023 semester; apply today!

Mission Statement

EOPS is a community college counseling program that provides "over and above" academic, personal and financial support to qualified community college students whose educational and socioeconomic backgrounds might prevent them from successfully attending college. Services provided are specifically designed for under-represented students and their specific needs with the ultimate goal being completion of a certificate program, an associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year university.

Types of Appointments Available

Students have the option to meet with a counselor in-person (requirements apply), via video, or by telephone. Please read the following important information for each type of appointment.

In-Person Appointment

(Rancho, Chino and Fontana)

Students who attend an on-campus Counseling Appointment are highly encouraged to wear a district-approved face coverings (3-ply surgical, K-95, or N-95 masks).
No Guests will be permitted into the in-Person Counseling session. Students seeking a meeting with a Counselor and would like to bring a guest should reschedule for a phone or video appointment.
By scheduling this appointment, you agree that you are not experiencing any cold/flu like symptoms and are certifying that if any symptoms arise that you will reschedule your Counseling appointment to a phone or video appointment.

Online Video Appointment

Be prepared for the appointment as you would for an in-person appointment on campus.

Be in a quiet and private place.
Find a location where you will be able to communicate with the counselor effectively. For your safety, driving during the appointment will not be allowed.
No interruptions: do not answer phone calls, texts or surf the web during the appointment. Give your full attention to the counselor.
Have the proper technology setup including your webcam and microphone. Use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.

Telephone Appointment

Be prepared for the appointment as you would for an in-person appointment on campus.

A counselor will call the number you provided on the intake form within the first five minutes of your scheduled appointment time.
You will receive an incoming call from a private number. If your phone is set to block calls from unknown or private numbers, please remove the block prior to your counseling appointment so that the call will go through.
It will be helpful for you to have access to the internet during our counseling appointment, as we will be discussing online resources during the call.

Expectations for all appointments

Appointments and interactions with Counselors are intended for educational purposes only. To ensure that we are engaging in a safe, secure and respectful atmosphere with students, a counselor can end any counseling session at their professional discretion if a student is being disrespectful, inappropriate or does not have proper online etiquette for video, phone, in-person or chat sessions.

Scheduling a Counseling Appointment

Counseling appointments are scheduled in ConexED. If you are a Chaffey College student make sure that you select the Chaffey College Student Icon. If you are not a Chaffey College student, make sure you select the Guest Icon and create a guest account.

When making an appointment be sure to select the correct meeting location desired. For In-person locations there are three locations available: Rancho, Chino, and Fontana campus. Reference chart above for important information for each type of appointment you are scheduling.

Important: Please use your student panther account as mentioned above to sign in when making an appointment via ConexEd (Avoid using your account linked to your personal email). This will ensure easy check-ins for in-person appointments and that all notes are in one place for you.

Schedule appointment with an EOPS Counselor

Banner: Spring 2023 applications are now open!

Services

Please click on photo to view the flyer larger and learn how to apply for EOPS

Academic, career and limited personal counseling, including through Guided Pathways
Foster youth specialized counseling services
Priority registration
Orientation to college classes (Guidance 2)
Cultural awareness activities
Assistance in purchasing textbooks for classes
Book rental option
Transportation assistance
Supplemental programs for single parents receiving CalWORKs assistance (CARE), foster youth, students who qualify for Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) and complete the California Dream Act application, and a summer readiness program (SRP) for recent high school graduates.

Eligibility Requirements

Meet all three of the following:

Receive the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) A or B or California Dream Act A or B
Have less than 70 degree-applicable units completed (students who have completed an associate's or bachelor's degree are not eligible to the program)
Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units each fall and spring semester

And one (1) of the following:

Be a student who has not earned a high school diploma or equivalent
Have a high school grade-point average below 2.5
Complete remedial/foundational course work in high school or college
Complete English as a Second Language courses (ESL)
Be a current or former foster youth
Be a first-generation college student (a student whose parents or guardians have not completed a college degree).

How to Apply

screenshot of quick links in the portal

Apply on-line by logging onto your My Chaffey portal account at my.chaffey.edu (a Chaffey student ID number is required)
Scroll the left sidebar to Tools
Locate the EOPS application link under Student Quick Links
Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email verifying that your application was successfully submitted. Please save it for your records.
It takes eight to twelve weeks to process your application and determine your eligibility
You will be notified via your Panther email, or the email Chaffey College has on file, of your application status

Request a Classroom Presentation

Would you like EOPS to provide a presentation to your students? Click here to submit your request and an EOPS representative will reach out to you shortly to confirm details.