EOPS ORIENTATIONNEW STUDENTS
Extended Opportunity Program & Services
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(559) 791-2224Revised: June 6, 2019 AC
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HISTORY
As a direct result of the civil rights activities and social unrest during the 1960s, the late Senator Al Alquist, in 1969, authored Assembly Bill 164, which allocated state funds to create EOPS in the California Community College system. This program was developed so that any person who wanted a higher education would be able to obtain one. AB 164 was signed into law by Governor Reagan in 1969.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide “over and above” support services to eligible students challenged by language, social, economic, and educational barriers. EOPS is committed to assisting students with successfully completing their educational goals and objectives.
EOPS STAFF
Director:
Diane Thompson, Director of Student Services
Support Staff:
Michelle Herrera, EOPS/CalWORKs Technician
Sariena Barton, EOPS/CARE Department Assistant III
EOPS STAFF
Counselors:
Araceli Carranza, EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor & EOPS Coordinator
Kongming Mouanoutoua, EOPS Counselor
Yolanda Vasquez, EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs Counselor
Errin Sullivan Arcos, DRC/EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor
Christine Okialda, EOPS/Foster Youth-NextUp Counselor
Ena See, EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor
Educational Advisor:
Rosaura Baca, EOPS Educational Advisor
OFFICE HOURS FOR THE FALL TERM
Monday & Thursday
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
E-Advising
Monday
11:30 am -12:30 pm
EOPS ELIGIBILITYComplete Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application www.fafsa.ed.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov
Full time Student
California Resident [or meet AB 540/California Dream Act requirements]
Meet EOPS Income and Academic Guidelines
Have not completed 40 or more college units
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Have taken remedial English or math courses, or basic skill courses; or
Did not receive a high school diploma or GED; or
High school GPA was below 2.50; or
Current or Former Foster Youth; or
Other factors
EOPS INCOME GUIDELINES2019 - 2020
Family Size Parent’s Income
1 $18,210.00
2 $24,690.00
3 $31,170.00
4 $37,650.00
5 $44,130.00
6 $50,610.00
7 $57,090.00
8 $63,570.00
Each Additional Family Member $6,480.00
EOPS SERVICES
Counseling
E-Advising
Book Voucher
One semester only during the academic
year
Lending Book Services
Must have student ID card to access the Lending
Book Services
Meal Cards
Orientation Kit
Tutoring Services
PC Graduation Cap & Gown
PC PTK Membership Fee
PC SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
Membership Fee
Educational Workshops
Priority Enrollment
Must complete Matriculation process: Orientation,
Placement, Counselor Appointment, Ed Plan
Note: Services are contingent upon funding
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
To remain eligible for services, students must:
Have an EOPS Application and Mutual Responsibility Agreement on file
Attend an EOPS Orientation
Have an Educational Plan on file
Complete 3 appointments with an EOPS Counselors each semester
(1 appointment during the summer) Deadline Date to Complete for
Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
1st Appointment Complete or Review Educational
Plan
October 4th / February 28th
2nd Appointment Review Academic Progress November 1st / April 3rd
3rd Appointment Exit December 6th / May 8th
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
To remain eligible for services, students must:
Complete the Progress Report
Attend at least one workshop per semester
Maintain full-time status
Make Academic Progress maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, “C” or better
EDUCATIONAL PLAN
Serves as a roadmap for accomplishing your educational goals
Provides semester-by-semester listing of courses
Indicates estimated graduation date
Is one of the requirements to receive priority enrollment
Assists in maintaining correct path to reaching academic goal, without
taking unnecessary classes
FORMER FOSTER YOUTH
Current and former foster youth, are eligible for
additional services…contact
BOOK VOUCHER
Book Voucher
Pays approx. $300 (amount varies – subject to funding)
You are responsible for remaining amount
Remember to calculate sales tax
Exchange Books
In order to exchange a book, you must meet one of these situations:
Instructor or EOPS/CARE Counselor recommends you withdraw from class
(must be in writing)
Class was cancelled
CARE
The CARE program was established by the State of California to help welfare recipients and their children break the welfare dependency cycle through education and job training. The program was created for the community college system in 1982, as a result of Assembly Bill 3103.
CARE is a supplemental component of EOPS that specifically assists EOPS students, who are single, head of a welfare household with young children, by offering supportive services so they are able to acquire the education, training and marketable skills needed to transition from welfare-dependency to employment and eventual self-sufficiency for their families.
CARE is the first state-funded and only statewide program of its kind in the nation.
CARE REQUIREMENTS & SERVICES
Requirements
Meet all EOPS eligibility requirements
Receive CalWORKs (cash aid)
Have a dependent child
Single head of household
Services
All EOPS Services
CARE Grant
Special Interest Workshops
Lending Book Services
Meal Cards
College Survival Kit
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Check your PC email daily.
Complete an Update Form online each semester.
It is your responsibility to stay informed about program deadlines and events.
Complete Degree Evaluation the semester
before graduating.
Complete Certificate of Achievement form after
final grades are posted to transcripts.