What Programs and Services Are Offered to EOPS Students?

EOPS Services:

• COUNSELING:
  EOPS counselors provide academic advising, career planning and personal counseling. Counselors assist students with establishing educational and career goals. A student educational plan is developed for each student and assistance with registration is given. Financial aid information and assistance is also provided.
• PRIORITY REGISTRATION:
  Continuing EOPS students who are in good standing receive priority registration each semester. New EOPS students may receive priority registration during new student registration.
• TEXTBOOKS:
  Each semester eligible EOPS students may receive a book voucher to be used towards the purchase of textbooks.
• TUTORING:
  Free tutoring is available for all EOPS students. Students are encouraged to seek tutoring early in the semester.
• TRANSFER ASSISTANCE:
  EOPS counselors provide information to assist students who are transferring to a college or university. Working closely with a counselor, students will complete the necessary transfer requirements for a Bachelor's Degree. Fee waivers for UC/CSU admission applications and transfer agreements are available to eligible students. Transfer agreements are written to assist with the transfer process (UC/CSU).
• GRADUATION ASSISTANCE:
  Counselors assist EOPS students with the evaluation of Associate Degree and/or Certificate Petitions. Graduation filing fee(s) may be waived and cap and gowns may be purchased for eligible EOPS students.
• PARKING PERMIT OR BUS PASS:
  Eligible EOPS students receive a free parking permit each semester. A Placer Transit Bus pass may be obtained in lieu of a parking permit.

Additional Services for CARE Eligible Students:

• CARE GRANT:
  Eligible CARE students may receive a Grant to be used for educationally related expenses such as assistance with child care, textbooks, supplies and transportation costs. ($200-400 each semester).
• SPECIALIZED COUNSELING AND ADVISEMENT:
  CARE students also receive referrals to campus and off-campus agencies and departments. Other support services offered are workshops focused on parenting skills and group support meetings.

(All services mentioned above are subject to change depending on availability of funds)