Student Services II: Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) & Foster Youth Programs

Student Services II:Student Services II:Educational Opportunity Program Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) & Foster Youth Programs(EOP) & Foster Youth ProgramsCSU-UC Counselor Conference 2012

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM - EOP

Fall 2012 Counselor Conference

Introduction What is EOP? What Can EOP Do for Students? Who May Apply? EOP Income Criteria Applying to EOP Additional Information About EOP?

Established in 1969 under SB 1072 Provides academic support and retention services to historically

low income and educationally underserved students Targets students who have the potential to perform satisfactorily

in the CSU but have not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background

Provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population

Tailors their programs to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population

What is EOP?

EOP Programs available at 22 CSU campuses…

What Can EOP Do for Students? Provides orientation sessions to help students learn about

campus services and programs Provides tutoring, advising and specialized retention

services Provides transitional support such as the Summer Bridge

Program Awards EOP grant to eligible students

Who May Apply? Historically low-income and educationally underserved

undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college

Students who demonstrate academic potential and motivation

EOP Income Criteria

DEPENDENT STUDENTS

Family MaximumSize Income

2 $35,200

3 $39,400

4 $45,600

5 $51,500

6 $58,200

7 $63,200

8 $68,200

INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

Family MaximumSize Income

Single, No Dependents 1 $15,000

Married, No Dependents 2 $26,200Other Than Spouse

With Dependents Other 2 $45,200than a Spouse

3 $51,800

4 $61,000

5 $69,700

6 $79,400

7 $86,800

8 $94,200

EOP applicants must meet the low-income guidelines* listed in the table below:

*Guidelines are based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $1,500 for federal student financial aid.

Applying to EOP High School Graduate or Equivalent Meet CSU Eligibility for Regular Admission EOP considers admission for students who may

not meet regular admission criteria on a campus by campus basis

Applying to EOP Students must complete and submit an application for

Undergraduate Admission to the campus before applying to the EOP program.

Application to the Educational Opportunity Program includes:– 1) Completed Undergraduate Admission application to the

campus – 2) Completed EOP application with:

Applicant Information form Two Recommendation forms

EOP Contacts

Additional Information About EOP CSUMentor site:

– www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop California State University site:

– www.calstate.edu/eop Individual campus EOP department websites

www.calstate.edu

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Foster Youth ProgramsFoster Youth Programs

Foster Youth Programs:

Who is a former foster youth?

Children who were removed by the courts from their family of origin due to abuse and/or neglect, and placed into the care

of extended family members, foster parents or non-relative caregivers until

their 18th birthday.

Foster Youth Programs:

• Outreach and Recruitment• Admission assistance• Financial assistance• Housing assistance• Orientation to college life (e.g., EOP Summer Bridge) • Academic advising and monitoring

• Counseling and support• Mentorship opportunities• Life skills workshops• Employment opportunities• Social and quarterly celebrations• Post-graduation career planning and assistance• Student Drop-In Center

Foster Youth Programs:

For specific programs available to foster youth at CSU and UC campuses:

CSU: http://www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth/

UC:http://www.ucop.edu/studentservices/campus-directories.html

Foster Youth Programs:

Foster Youth Programs:Scholarship Programs for Foster Youth

Foster A Dream (Bay Area) Fostering Futures (Bay Area) Larkin Street (Bay Area) Orphan Foundation of America

(National) Orangewood Children’s Foundation

(Orange County) Silicon Valley Children’s Fund – YES

Scholars United Friends of the Children (Los

Angeles County) Promise 4 Kids (San Diego County) Board of Governors Fee Waiver- BOG

(Community Colleges)

Foster Youth Programs:

www.chafee.csac.ca.gov

California Chafee Grant Program This is a federally funded

program administered through the California Student Aid Commission.

Gives up to $5000 to eligible former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses at California Community Colleges, Cal State Universities and University of California campuses, etc.

Foster Youth Educational Planning GuideWhat’s Inside? This planning guide contains checklists, tips and

information to support foster youth from 7th grade through 12th grade who have a dream of a college education.

Who should have one? Foster youth, caregivers, social workers, educators and

advocates.

Why should I need it? To monitor and track the educational progress of foster

youth to career and college preparation.

How can I get one? The guides are available at

www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth

Questions!

Foster Youth Programs:

UC Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)

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• Unique at Each UC • Target population:

Low income First generation college student California resident (or Tribally registered

Native American from any state) Graduated from an under-resourced/low-API

California High School Undocumented, AB540

EOP “Eligibility”

• Goals:Academic success, retention, and graduation

Holistic development (personal, academic, professional, and extra curricular)

Increase in students entering graduate and professional schools

Academic and community leadership

EOP at UC

• Core services:Transitional support (Bridge, STEP, orientation to campus life, etc.)

Academic advising (holistic)Professional and peer academic advisors

Tutorial assistancePersonal, cultural, and social supportPreparation for professional and graduate schools

EOP at UC

EOP at UC We are passionate

about helping your students strategize their undergraduate careers.

We strongly believe in a developmental solution-focused approach

Examples: Pre-Med Student Personal Health A tailored academic plan that

maximizes their potential AND success

Courses + Professors that match student

Internship/Work-Study that strengthens their skills & resume

Undergraduate research

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EOP at UC

• Undergraduate Admissions Application

How to “Apply”

Educational Opportunity Program Check if you want to apply for the Educational

Opportunity Program (EOP). If you apply to EOP, you will need to report your parents’ level of education, family size and income later in the application.

Discuss your reasons for applying to EOP.

Graduation Rates

UC EOP Graduation Rates are comparable to overall UC Graduation Rates

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Campus Contacts

Marlene Castro•marlene_castro@berkeley.edu

Ruben E. Canedo•elias_canedo@berkeley.edu

eop.berkeley.edu