EOPS ORIENTATIONNEW STUDENTS

Extended Opportunity Program & Services AC-126

(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

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.govFull time StudentCalifornia Resident [or meet AB 540/California Dream Act requirements]Meet EOPS Income and Academic GuidelinesHave not completed 40 or more college units

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITYHave taken remedial English or math courses, or basic skill courses; orDid not receive a high school diploma or GED; orHigh school GPA was below 2.50; orCurrent 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 $63,570.00Each 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

Rebekah CruzFinancial Aid Technician

Financial Aid OfficeAC-103

(559) 791-2242

Christine OkialdaFoster Youth - NextUp Counselor

Student ServicesAC – 126

(559) 791-2277

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

CAREThe 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.