Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is California state-funded student support services program for students facing social, economic, and educational challenges.

If you qualify for EOPS at Gavilan College, we can provide you with a range of services and benefits, from counseling and educational planning to priority registration, university field trips, and book vouchers. We are here to help you succeed!

EOPS Services:

Counseling
Early registration
On-site textbook lending library
Transfer assistance
Career development
Student success workshops
University field trips
Book vouchers
EOPS Club

EOPS New Student Checklist

Apply to EOPS

Complete the EOPS Application form.

Make an Appointment

Schedule an appointment to meet with EOPS staff. They will help determine if you are eligible for services and if there is space available.

Determine Eligibility

To be eligible for EOPS services, students must qualify as both economically and educationally disadvantaged by the following criteria:

EOPS Income Criteria:

Family Size	2014 Income
1	$17,505 or less
2	$23,595 or less
3	$29,685 or less
4	$35,775 or less

Add $6,030 for each additional family member.

Education Criteria (students must satisfy ONE of following criteria):

Not qualified for enrollment in minimum level English or Math applicable to Associate Degree
Did not graduate from high school or obtain GED
Graduated from high school with a GPA 2.5 or lower on a 4.0 scale
Previously enrolled in remedial education
First in family to graduate College
Member of under-represented student group
Primary language spoken in home is not English
Emancipated foster care youth

Note: Students must be enrolled in 12 units or qualify for a special unit contract.

Other Student Support Programs and Services

If you are a single parent and eligible for EOPS, you may qualify for additional benefits and services through the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE).
If you are a current or former foster youth, you may qualify for Foster Youth Services.
If your family is on public assistance, you may qualify for CalWORKS.