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What is EOPS?
EOPS is a state-funded student support services program. Its purpose is to
provide special recruitment, retention, and transition services to eligible
students. The services offered are "above and beyond" those offered by the
college's Student Services division. The primary services include assistance in
the following areas: priority enrollment, book service program,
counseling/advisement, preparation for transition to four-year schools/the
workplace, and financial assistance. For detailed information on all services
offered and application procedures, please contact the EOPS Office in L-117 or
call (619) 388-3209. You may be eligible if you are enrolled full-time (at least
12 units). At least 9 of these units must be taken at City College. In addition
you must meet all of the following criteria:
1) You are a resident of the state of California, as determined
by the Admissions Office.
2) You are (or plan to be) a full-time student.
3) You qualify to receive a Board of Governors Waiver A or B.
4) You have not completed 70 (or more) units of
degree-applicable college course work. This includes courses taken at other
colleges.
5) You are determined to be educationally disadvantaged by
meeting any one of the following criteria:
a. You do not qualify to enroll for the minimum level English or mathematics
courses required for your degree objective.
b. You have not fulfilled the requirements for a high school diploma or General
Educational Development (GED).
c. Upon graduation from high school your high school grade point average (GPA)
is 2.5 or less on a 4.0 scale.
d. You have been enrolled in a Math or English course, or program that is
considered to be developmental or remedial.
e. You have been enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL) class or
program.
f. In the judgment of the EOPS director, using state guidelines, you are
determined to be educationally challenged.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
EOPS students who are single parents, have a child less than 14
years of age, and receive public assistance are encouraged to apply for the
program's Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) component. CARE
provides additional support services, including grant funds, to address those
needs that are unique to single parents.
How to Apply
Students interested in applying for the EOPS program must
complete an EOPS application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
These applications are available in the EOPS and Financial Aid Offices. Students
should apply early to ensure that they receive consideration for all services.
It is recommended that students complete the FAFSA by the priority filing date
published by the Financial Aid Office.
SummerReadinessProgram
SRP is a summer orientation for first-time college students.
Participating students attend classes four days each week for eight weeks. The
course work includes material designed to develop and enhance college survival
skills. In addition to the course work, a full compliment of EOPS services is
provided. Applications are usually available in early January and accepted until
the end of the first week of April. Interested applicants should contact the
EOPS Office for details.
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