EOPS/CARE/NextUp

EOPS Announcements

Grossmont College remains closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
For the latest information about COVID-19,please visit https://www.gcccd.edu/covid19.html 

EOPS counselors and staff are working remotely during this time and are available to assist current EOPS Students. Please continue to look to our website for program updates and information.

eCounseling Services

If you are a current EOPS student, you may schedule an appointment using the link below. EOPS Counselors will have access to transcripts and Education Plans for a complete virtual counseling session.

If you are a current EOPS student, click here to schedule an appointment with an EOPS Counselor.

eAdvising Services

EAdvising is designed for quick questions related to registration for summer or fall classes, transcripts, or other related EOPS services through eAdvising. Counselors are unable to provide detailed information through eAdvising.

Submit a question to EOPS counselors or review a response here.

EOPS Applications will open July 7th - 31st, 2020

EOPS APPLICATION FAQS

• How and when do I apply for EOPS? Applications will be available online beginning July 7th until July 31st. Click on the Apply Now button on the left-side.
• What do I need to apply for EOPS? Students must have completed 1) a current Grossmont application for fall 2020 and 2) FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application submitted online.

• Who qualifies for EOPS? Students must meet all criteria listed below. 

  • Must be a CA resident --Students who qualify for CA residency under AB540 status are also eligible to apply.
  • Qualify for the CA Promise Grant (formerly CA Board of Governor's Fee Waiver Method A, B, or C with zero Expected Family Contribution). 
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units (full-time) or more at Grossmont College at the time of acceptance into EOPS. Waitlisted units DO NOT count to fulfill criteria. If you are unable to enroll in full-time units due to a disability, please submit a Reduced Load Recommendation Form to grossmont.eops@gcccd.edu with Reduced Units as the subject line. 
  • Must have completed less than 70-degree applicable college units at the time of applying. If you have attended another college/university, you must have all official college transcripts on file with the Grossmont Admissions & Records Office before we can continue to process your application. 

  AND one or more of the following:

  Have a demonstrated educational disadvantage
  • A member of an underrepresented group targeted by GC's student equity goals. 
  • Graduated high school with a GPA below a 2.5
  • Non-high school graduate
  • Have previously enrolled in basic skills or remedial education courses in High School or former college.
  • English is not the first-language spoken at home.
  • First generation-college student, where neither parent or legal guardian have attained a college education.
  • Current or former foster youth
  • Homeless or at-risk of being homeless.
• When will I hear back from EOPS? You will receive an email informing you of your status by August 5th. If you do not hear from us, feel free to follow up with our office AFTER August 5th.