EOPS

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide financial assistance, support and encouragement for eligible income disadvantaged students.

How do I qualify for EOPS?

• Be admitted to CR as a California resident or meet California Dream Act requirements.
• Be eligible to receive financial aid in the form of a California Promise Grant and meet income limits.
• Be enrolled full-time (12 or more units) or receive a waiver.
• Have fewer than 70 degree-applicable units completed.
• Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by EOPS regulations.

How do I apply?

Click the “Apply Now” button above to submit your application.

EOPS Mission

• To increase the number and percentage of students enrolled in community colleges who are affected by language, social, and economic disadvantages, consistent with state and local matriculation policies.
• To increase the number and percentage of EOPS students who successfully complete their chosen educational objectives.
• To increase the number and percentage of EOPS students who are successfully placed into career employment.
• To increase the number and percentage of EOPS students who transfer to four year institutions following completion of the related educational programs at community colleges.
• To strive to assist community colleges to meet student and employee affirmative action objectives.
• To improve the delivery of programs and services to the disadvantaged.

What EOPS services are available?

*Based on available funding, subject to change:

School Supply Assistance

• $500 Textbook Award
• $100 Walmart Gift Card
• Textbook Lending Library
• Calculator/Laptop Loans

Meal Assistance

• Safeway or CR Cafe Gift Certificate

Transportation Assistance

• 3 monthly bus passes OR 3 $50 Renner gas cards (or combo of either)

Academic Planning

• Career, Academic and Personal Counseling
• Priority Registration
• Registration Assistance
• Free Priority Tutoring

Workshops Transfer

Assistance/Fee Waiver Free

GED/HiSet Testing

Graduation Cap and Gown

Canvas site with additional resources

CARE

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education

What are the benefits of CARE?

Based on available funding:

• CARE Service Grant
• Transportation Assistance
• Meal Card
• Educational Supply Grant
• Laptop Loan Program

CARE is a supplemental program to EOPS that is designed to provide the extra help a single parent may need to achieve his or her academic and career goals, and end their dependency on public assistance.
Every CARE student is an EOPS student; therefore the student must meet both EOPS and CARE program eligibility requirements.

How do I qualify for CARE?

1. Meet the eligibility requirements for EOPS
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Be designated as a single-parent/single-head of household
4. Be currently receiving CalWORKs /TANF/Tribal TANF cash aid for yourself and/or your child/children.
5. Have at least one dependent child under the age of 18.
6. Be enrolled full-time upon admission into the program or receive a waiver for less than full-time enrollment.

How do I apply?

Email EOPS-Staff@redwoods.edu to request an application.

NextUp

Eligibility

What the verification letter is for?“ Next Up Program Verification ”

For assistance from the California Ombudsperson’s office call: 1-877-846-1602

Our Faculty and Staff

Contact Us

EOPS/CARE

 Colin Trujillo Director, EOPS and CARE Programs

 eops-staff@redwoods.edu
 707-476-4270
 FAX 707-476-4432

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