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encourages students to connect with one another. Students who visit the
Dreamers Resource Center learn about the transition into college and how
to complete their educational and career goals. Legal referrals are also
available.
The DRC is located in the Liberal Arts Building – Room 121 and is part of
the First Year Experience within the student services division.
Extended Opportunity Program and Services
(EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for
Education (CARE) (AD/SS-202)
The Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) program is a
state funded student services program designed to provide academic
counseling and financial support to students who are from educationally
and financially disadvantaged backgrounds. The EOPS program promotes
student success with counseling, educational planning, and book services.
Participation in this program is open to California residents and AB 540
students who are eligible to receive the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
(BOGFW) A or B, are in good academic standing, are enrolled as a full-
time student (12 units per semester) at the time of acceptance and are
educationally disadvantaged. EOPS- eligible students who are single, head
of household at least one child under 14receiving CASH-AID may also be
eligible to participate in the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education
(CARE) program.
In addition to the services mentioned above, the CARE program provides
grants, field trips, etc.
All support services are contingent upon
funding
. Fall applications are accepted in April, and spring applications are
accepted in October. For additional information about the EOPS and
CARE programs, please visit the EOPS/CARE office located in
Administration/Student Services Building, Room 202 or call (909) 384-4412.
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