2. Plan to attend college as a full-time student (12 units or more per semester)

3. Have taken the Math and English assessment (placement) exams.

4. Have all other college coursework official transcripts on file in
    Admissions and Records OR have unofficial copies of these documents
    for initial academic advising appointment.

5. Have completed less than 70 degree applicable college credits/units with          coursework GPA 2.0 or above (only applicable if student has attended other colleges.)

EOPS is for academically and financially challenged students.

You may be eligible for EOPS if you meet the following:

• Are at least 18 years of age, and
• Be a resident of California
• Have completed LESS THAN 70 degree applicable college units
• Enrolled full-time in a program leading toward a certificate, associate degree, or transfer to a four-year institution
• Have the a demonstrated educational disadvantage (as described below).

You may be eligible for CARE if you meet EOPS eligibility and the following:

• Are at least 18 years of age, and 

• Are the single head of household, and

• Have at least one child under 14 years of age, and
• Receive CalWORKs (formerly AFDC)
• Have the a demonstrated educational disadvantage (as described below).

Educationally disadvantaged through one of the following:

• You have taken the Math & English Assessment and have  been placed in skill building or developmental classes or
• You have previously taken remedial classes or
• You are a first-generation college student or
• English is your second language or
• High school GPA below 2.5

Economically disadvantage through one of the following:

• Receive CalWORKs/TANF (formerly AFDC), Supplemental Security Income, or General Assistance/General Relief
• Eligible for the BOGW A or B?

Income Guidelines for EOPS/CARE Eligibility