“Education is the key to unlock

the golden door of freedom”

George Washington Carver

San Diego City CollegeExtended Opportunity Programs and Services

(EOPS)New Student

Online Orientation

The online orientation is required for:

New EOPS students who have never attended or completed an EOPS orientation

Returning EOPS students who did not participate the previous academic year

A California state funded program established to provide:Academic support and financial assistance to help students develop their full potential and achieve their academic or vocational goals through….

What is EOPS?

Special recruitment Retention Transition Services

Priority Enrollment Individual Career, Academic and Personal Counseling Transfer Assistance to 4-year Colleges and

Universities Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) Assistance Yearly Payment of Associated Student Membership Photocopy Services (in EOPS) Book Awards Tutoring Referral Services Annual EOPS Scholarship Awards (must apply) EOPS Graduation Reception Purchase of Graduation Cap and Gown

Services and Benefits

Eligibility Requirements

Students must: Be a California Resident Have completed less than 70 degree applicable

college units Eligible for BOGW A or B or the “Special

Application for AB540 Students under the California Dream Act”

Enrolled full-time (12.0 or more units) in a program to complete any of the following:

Associate Degree Certificate Transfer to a 4-year institution

Meet specific educational criteria

Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) each academic year.

Meet with an EOPS counselor at least two times each semester; first appointment within two weeks after orientation and the second appointment before the end of the semester.

Enroll in the courses recommended by EOPS counselors or other counselors working collaboratively with EOPS

Meet with an EOPS counselor before making any changes to my class schedule

Student Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities cont…

Enroll full-time (at least 12.0 units) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester

A minimum of 6.0 units must be taken at City College (which includes ECC) and the remaining units may be taken at Mesa or Miramar Colleges

Submit the Progress Reports by the deadline date each semester

Meet with your assigned Technician each semester, after turning in the Progress Report

(Last name: A-L Augie Sandoval, M-Z Terri Jackson)

Notifying your assigned EOPS Technician if you receive notification of academic or financial aid probation or disqualification.

Checking your email regularly for EOPS and campus information and updates.

Using Reg-e to update changes to your email, mailing address or telephone numbers.

Submitting the Continuing EOPS Application at the end of every spring semester if you plan on returning the following fall.

You are also responsible for:

Book Awards

Students will not receive a book award until their 2nd semester in EOPS

The amount may vary each semester depending on EOPS funding

Awarded to EOPS students who completed all program

requirements during the previous semester Used for books only - not supplies. Must be used in

the City, Mesa or Miramar College bookstores Available one week before the start of each semester

and up to two weeks after the start of each semester

Book award questions - speak with your EOPS Technician

Failure to complete all EOPS and CARE Program requirements may result in program ineligibility and/or loss of services .

“Education is the most powerful weapon which people can use to

change the world!” Nelson Mandela

CARE is designed to provide services to EOPS single parent

students that receive CalWORKs cash aid assistance

Taking Steps To A Brighter Future!

The primary goal of the

CARE Program is to provide

EOPS single parent

students with additional

support to help them attain

economic self-sufficiency.

CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for

Education)

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED!

Eligible for the EOPS Program

At least 18 years of age Have at least one child

under 14 years of age Parent and/or child receives

CalWORKs cash aid assistance

Single head of household (as determined by the County of San Diego - Health & Human Services Office

CARE Eligibility Requirements

CONTACT INFORMATION

EOPS/CARE ProgramsSan Diego City College 1313 Park Blvd, L-117

San Diego, CA 92101-4787

Office HoursMonday-Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm

Office (619) 388-3209Fax (619) 388-3163

www.sdcity.edu/eopscityeops@sdccd.edu

1. Click here to view EOPS/CARE FAQS

2. Click the link below to complete the Online Quiz.

3. Print your responses to the online quiz.

4. Return the responses and sign the Mutual

Responsibility Contract (MRC) in the EOPS Office, L-117.

5. Receive a small gift from EOPS!

Last steps

Online Quiz