The Fall 2021 EOPS Application will open on June 7, 2021

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.

What EOPS services are available?

Based on available funding:

• Textbook Award
• Textbook Lending Library
• Registration Assistance
• Priority Registration
• Career, Academic and Personal Counseling
• Tutoring
• Workshops
• Transfer Assistance/Fee Waiver
• Free GED/HiSet Testing
• Calculator/Laptop Loans
• Graduation Cap and Gown
• Transportation Assistance
• 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.

Tutoring Resources

Special Programs Tutoring Center

Looking for help with your classes? The Special Programs Tutoring Center provides online tutoring for EOPS students. 

Subjects
Tutoring help is available in math, science, English, the humanities, and the social sciences. For specific availability see the schedule in the EOPS Canvas site. 

Scheduling Appointments
Depending on the subject, appointments are either scheduled in advance or available on a drop-in basis. The current tutoring schedule and information on how to schedule an appointment or drop-in can be found in the EOPS Canvas site.

Contact
Questions, comments or concerns? Call 707-476-4270 or email us at EOPS-Staff@redwoods.edu.

Helpful NetTutor Videos

NetTutor Online Tutoring

All EOPS students have access to online tutoring through NetTutor. NetTutor offers additional subjects and scheduling options beyond those offered by the Special Programs Tutoring Center.

Other Resources

In addition to help with your classes EOPS tutors can help you with note taking, time management, test taking, and citations. Click the links below to download resources or come in to the tutoring center and brush up with a tutor.

Note Taking

Time Management

Test Taking

Citation Help

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.

EOPS History

The Story Behind the Nickel and the Nails
The Nickel and the Nails are fitting symbols for the Extended Opportunity Program and Services. Why a nickel and nail? As the story goes, a young man in the deep South was walking down a dirt road on the way to visit his lady friend, dejected by the fact that the nickel in his pocket was all he had to his name. But as he walked, he noticed two old horseshoe nails, twisted together into a knot, by the side of the road. He picked them up and put them in his pocket, thereby quickly gaining a little pride and dignity by having "something to jingle."

EOPS makes educational success more possible and education more accessible while encouraging a strong sense of pride and dignity, increasing students' self-esteem and motivation.

Our Faculty and Staff

Contact Us

EOPS/CARE

 Colin Trujillo Interim Director, EOPS and CARE Programs

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

 Learning Resource Center

Hours: 
Mon-Thurs. 8:30-5pm
Fri. Closed

Del Norte: 707-465-2324

Klamath-Trinity: 530-625-4821