Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

OrientationEOPS Office:

210 Student services building, East Campus

209-575-6251

What is EOP&S?

• EOP&S is a state-funded program that helps academically and economically disadvantaged

students by providing additional services to help students reach their educational goals.

• EOP&S provides services which are over, above, and in addition to those provided to the general college

population.

EOP&S Program Services

• One-on-one counseling & advising

• Priority registration

• Scholarship workshops

• Transcript fee waivers

• Educational workshops

• Book vouchers/grants

• Free cap & gown at graduation

• & more!

Services: Book Vouchers

• New students must be enrolled in 12 or more units AND schedule their first counseling appointment before they are eligible to receive the book voucher.

• Voucher amount will vary each semester (based on funding).

• Vouchers can ONLY be used at the MJC bookstore.

• Vouchers, and any additional information pertaining to vouchers, will be emailed to student’s school email account once the student has scheduled their first counseling appointment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• ALL ECONOMIC SERVICES (vouchers/grants, etc.) ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING

EOP&S Program Staff

Hector DuarteAssistant Director/Counselor

Allie SchubertProgram Assistant

Ericka AmadorAdministrative Assistant

Tanya SmithProgram SpecialistCARE

Letty BlancoProgram SpecialistBridgeCollege Readiness

EOP&S Counseling Staff

Hector DuarteAssistant Director

Ben RileyCounselor

Dr. Layla SpainCounselor

Schimjel (Shae) SkariaCounselor

Cristal GallegosCounselor

Patricia JacquezCounselor

How to Qualify for EOP&S1. Complete your FAFSA and qualify for a CA Community College Promise

Grant (CCPG, formerly called the “BOG”) fee waiver type A or B only

2. Complete the self-guided Math & English placements online

3. Complete the EOP&S Orientation and Application process

• EOP&S students who qualify will be eligible for the program for six (6) consecutive semesters and/or until they complete seventy (70) degree-

applicable units.

• Students who have completed 70+ degree-applicable units are not eligible for EOP&S services.

EOP&S REQUIREMENTS: General

To enroll in EOP&S services, you must:

• Complete both the Math & English self-guided placements

• Complete academic advising with an Abbreviated Educational Plan on file

• Agree to take only the classes listed on your EOP&S Educational Plan (created with the help of an EOP&S counselor)

• Not add/drop courses without your EOP&S counselor’s approval

If you are currently attending or have attended another accredited college besides MJC, you must have those transcripts sent to MJC and have them EVALUATED by the Evaluations Department. EOP&S applications will

NOT be processed until this step is completed.

EOP&S Requirements: Enrollment

• All new EOP&S students must be enrolled in 12 units or more during their first semester in the program. After your first semester in EOP&S, you must remain in at least 6 units or you will be subject to removal

from the program.

• If you are enrolled in 12+ units and we notify you that you are eligible for EOP&S services, but you drop below 12 units before the first day of the semester, your eligibility will be revoked for that semester. You will

have to re-apply the following semester.

• You must be registered for 12+ units in order to schedule your first EOP&S counseling appointment.

• You must be registered for 12+ units AND have scheduled your first EOP&S counseling appointment in order to receive a book voucher.

EOP&S Requirements: Exceptions

• Students enrolled in the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) program who have a Notification of Authorized Services (NAS) form that identifies a lower recommended number of units per semester may qualify for EOP&S services with

fewer than 12 units.

• Students may request a reduced load (9-11.5 units) for their first semester in EOP&S, but requests must be approved by the EOP&S director before a student

can be accepted into the program with fewer than 12 units. Please note: the number of students the program can enroll in a reduced load capacity in any semester is

limited.

EOP&S Requirements: Counseling Appts

• It is MANDATORY that students make three (3) counseling contacts each semester (except summer) in order to remain eligible in EOP&S.

• Appointments should be at least 3 weeks apart, and all EOP&S appointments must be made with an EOP&S counselor.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE 3 COUNSELING CONTACTS EACH SEMESTER WILL RESULTS IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM EOP&S.

EOP&S Requirements: Counseling Appts

• You MAY NOT BE LATE to your counseling appointments.

• Students who are more than 5 minutes late to their counseling appointment will be considered a “No Show.” In order to make up missed or No Show appointments, students

will need to contact their counselor or EOP&S staff to be put on a walk-in list.

• Students who have multiple No Shows will be required to meet with the program director to get approval to remain in the program.

• Students who do not make up their appointments and fail to complete the required 3 counseling appointments for the semester will be removed from EOP&S and cannot re-

apply for a full year.

EOP&S Requirements: Cancelation/Reschedule Policy

• Students wishing to cancel or reschedule their appointment must give the EOP&S Office at least 24 hours’ notice. Students who do not give at least 24 hours’ notice WILL NOT be rescheduled.

• Students who miss their appointments must make them up by signing up for a walk-in appointment (taking place virtually during Covid). These appointments are not guaranteed, and they occur when counselors have scheduled walk-in time or when other students miss their appointments.

EOP&S Requirements: Counseling Appts

During periods of remote learning, all EOP&S counseling appointments will take place over Zoom.

Your counselor will send a Zoom link to your student email before your scheduled appointment time.

Please be mindful of distractions & interruptions during any online appointments.

Other Programs Within EOP&S

COLLEGE READINESS

BRIDGE

CARE

COLLEGE READINESS

Overview:

Beginning college can be an overwhelming experience for some students. The College Readiness program is designed to start 25 new high school graduates on the path to completing their educational goals. The

program widens the vision & brightens the futures of these students through participation in classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and financial support.

All 25 students in the College Readiness program take the same 7-week summer courses together:

• Healthful Living 110 (3 units)

• Guidance 120 (3 units)

COLLEGE READINESSEligibility Requirements:

• Must be a new high school graduate

• Must complete FAFSA/Dream Act and/or CCPG Fee Waiver

• Must have completed an MJC application & online guided self-placements for math & English

• Must meet general EOP&S eligibility requirements

Services/Support:

• All required textbooks and class materials provided at no cost

• Counseling, tutoring, meal vouchers, extracurricular activities, field trips to universities, and more!

Students who complete the College Readiness program successfully are eligible for an additional grant (funding permitting).

BRIDGE

Overview:

Bridge is a one-semester program that runs during Fall and Spring semesters. Bridge offers an environment where students will benefit from the support and mentorship of caring staff and can

build strong, lasting relationships with their peers.

All Bridge students are guaranteed registration for the same four degree-applicable unit courses:

• Healthful Living 110 (3 units)

• Reading 184 (3 units)

• Guidance 120 (3 units)

• Sociology 101 (3 units)

BRIDGE

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must meet general EOP&S eligibility requirements

• Must have completed fewer than 18 units

• Must be in need of additional academic support

• Must not have passed any of the classes provided by the program

• Must attend a Bridge interview

Services/Support:

• All required textbooks and class materials provided at no cost

• Counseling, tutoring, meal vouchers, additional grant opportunities (funding permitting), and more!

CARE

Overview:

The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program provides additional academic, financial, and social support to students who are single-parent heads-of-household.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must meet general EOP&S eligibility requirements

• Must complete CARE application (separate from EOP&S application, available upon request)

• Student or student’s child(ren) must be receiving TANF aid

• Student’s child(ren) must be 17 years old or younger

CARE

Services/Support:

• Informational & skills development workshops

• Meal vouchers

• Child-bonding activities

• Motivational & relationship building workshops

• Networking opportunities

• Gas cards

• Child care reimbursements

• Additional grant opportunities (funding permitting)

• And more!

EOP&S Contact Info

East Campus

Student Services Building, Room 210

Phone: 209-575-6251

Website: www.mjc.edu/eops

Email: mjceop@mjc.edu

Instagram: @mjc_eops