Student Services II:Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

& Foster Youth Programs

Fall 2012 Community College Counselor Conference

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

Introduction What is EOP? What Can EOP Do for Students? Who May Apply? EOP Income Criteria Applying to EOP Additional Information About EOP?

Established in 1969 under SB 1072 Provides academic support and retention services to historically

low income and educationally underserved students Targets students who have the potential to perform satisfactorily

in the CSU but have not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background

Provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population

Tailors their programs to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population

What is EOP?

EOP Programs available at 22 CSU campuses…

What Can EOP Do for Students? Provides orientation sessions to help students learn about

campus services and programs Provides tutoring, advising and specialized retention

services Provides transitional support such as the Summer Bridge

Program Awards EOP grant to eligible students

What Can EOP Do for Students? Income

– Higher Ranges Per Family Size

(EOP&S BOG Waiver Income Criteria vs. CSU EOP Income Criteria)

Selection Process– Application Process (CSU General & EOP 4 Part Supplement)– Admissions Processes– Financial Aid Eligibility (Higher Cost of Attendance)– Student Eligibility Requirements (Regular & Special Admits)– EOP&S Book Vouchers vs. EOP Grant

Who May Apply? Historically low-income and educationally underserved

undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college

Students who demonstrate academic potential and motivation

EOP Income Criteria

DEPENDENT STUDENTS

Family MaximumSize Income

2 $35,200

3 $39,400

4 $45,600

5 $51,500

6 $58,200

7 $63,200

8 $68,200

INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

Family MaximumSize Income

Single, No Dependents 1 $15,000

Married, No Dependents 2 $26,200Other Than Spouse

With Dependents Other 2 $45,200than a Spouse

3 $51,800

4 $61,000

5 $69,700

6 $79,400

7 $86,800

8 $94,200

EOP applicants must meet the low-income guidelines* listed in the table below:

*Guidelines are based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $1,500 for federal student financial aid.

Applying to EOP Students must complete and submit an application for

Undergraduate Admission to the campus before applying to the EOP program.

Application to the Educational Opportunity Program includes:– 1) Completed Undergraduate Admission application to the

campus – 2) Completed EOP application with:

Applicant Information form Two Recommendation forms

EOP Contacts

Additional Information About EOP CSUMentor site:

– www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop California State University site:

– www.calstate.edu/eop Individual campus EOP department websites

FOSTER YOUTH PROGRAMS

Who is a former foster youth?

Children who were removed by the courts from their family of origin due to abuse and/or neglect,

and placed into the care of extended family members, foster parents or non-relative

caregivers until their 18th birthday.

Common Barriers to College K-12 school and placement instability Academic/learning gaps Lack of educational advocacy Low high school graduation rates Records transfer and confidentiality issues High rate of homelessness after emancipation Long-term effects of abuse and neglect

Campus Programs for Foster Youth CSU Bakersfield – EOP CSU Channel Islands – EOP CSU Chico – EOP CSU Dominguez Hills – Toro

Scholars CSU East Bay – Renaissance

Scholars CSU Fresno – Renaissance

Scholars

CSU Fullerton – Guardian Scholars

Humboldt State University – EOP

CSU Long Beach – EOP CSU Los Angeles – EOP CSU Northridge – Resilient

Scholars

Campus Programs for Foster Youth CSU Monterey Bay – EOP Cal Poly Pomona –

Renaissance Scholars CSU Sacramento – Guardian

Scholars CSU San Bernardino – EOP

Foster Youth Program San Diego State University –

Guardian Scholars San Francisco State University

– Guardian Scholars

San José State University – Guardian Scholars

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – EOP

CSU San Marcos – ACE Scholars

Sonoma State University – EOP CSU Stanislaus – Promise

Scholars

Campus Support Services May Include: Outreach and Recruitment Admission assistance Financial assistance Housing assistance Orientation to college life

(e.g., EOP Summer Bridge) Academic advising and

monitoring

Counseling and support Mentorship opportunities Life skills workshops Employment opportunities Social and academic

celebrations Career planning and

assistance Student Drop-In Center

Scholarship Programs for Foster Youth Foster A Dream (Bay Area) Fostering Futures (Bay Area) Larkin Street (Bay Area) Orphan Foundation of America (National) Orangewood Children’s Foundation (Orange

County) Silicon Valley Children’s Fund – YES

Scholars United Friends of the Children (Los Angeles

County) Promise 4 Kids (San Diego County) Board of Governors Fee Waiver- BOG

(Community Colleges)

www.chafee.csac.ca.gov

California Student Aid Commission California Chafee Grant Program This is a federally funded program

administered through the California Student Aid Commission.

Gives up to $5000 to eligible former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses at California Community Colleges, Cal State Universities and University of California campuses, etc.

Foster Youth Educational Planning GuideWhat’s Inside? This planning guide contains checklists, tips and

information to support foster youth from 7th grade through 12th grade who have a dream of a college education.

Who should have one? Foster youth, caregivers, social workers, educators and

advocates.

Why should I need it? To monitor and track the educational progress of foster

youth to career and college preparation.

How can I get one? The guides are available at

www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth

Foster Youth Programs

For additional information visit

www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth

for specific programs available to foster youth at the23 California State University campuses

QUESTIONS!

Thank you!

www.calstate.edu