EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOPS)
EOPS is a state-funded program designed to recruit potential eligible students, facilitate their
admission, and increase the retention and success rates of participating students. EOPS
seeks to equalize educational opportunity and make higher education a reality for sectors of
our society who have traditionally been excluded, including economically disadvantaged
groups. It is the responsibility of EOPS to help students grow and discover their unlimited
potential. These goals are accomplished by providing a series of support services which
include academic, career and personal counseling; priority registration; orientation; book
voucher; early academic intervention; student enhancement workshops; transfer assistance;
transportation assistance; and academic achievement grants.
EOPS Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for EOPS, a student must be a California resident or qualify as a California
Dream Act student, be enrolled in 12 units or more at Compton College; have completed
fewer than 70 degree-applicable units; and demonstrate financial need by qualifying for
the Board of Governors Fee Waiver A or B, or C with a zero EFC.
Student Responsibilities
Students participating in EOPS are required to submit an EOPS application; complete
EOPS Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC); complete a Student Educational Plan;
maintain academic progress toward a certificate, associate degree, or transfer goal;
attend EOPS orientation; submit academic progress reports every semester; meet with
an EOPS Counselor two times per semester; maintain a semester GPA of 2.0; and
complete at least 67 percent of coursework each semester.
COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE)
The CARE program is a state-funded, supplemental component of EOPS designed to
provide educational and career support services and activities for single parents who are
academically under-prepared and receiving cash-aid assistance. To qualify for CARE,
students must be: 1) eligible for EOPS, 2) a single parent of a child under fourteen years of
age and head of household, 3) currently receiving TANF/CalWORKs, 4) enrolled in 12
academic units, and 5) be in a program leading to a vocational certificate or license,
associate degree, or transfer option.
The EOPS/CARE office is located in Room U-6. For more information, contact the
EOPS/CARE office at 310-900-1600, ext. 2912 or visit the website at
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