EOPS

EOPS is the original and longest-standing educational equity program in California. We are a state-funded program that offers educational support services to students who have been historically excluded and/or underserved due to language, social, economic, and/or educational systemic barriers, as well as those who are often among the first-generation in their families to attend college. The intent, purpose, and resources of the program are directed at assisting EOPS-eligible participants in achieving their academic and career goals.

Meet the EOPS Team

EOPS Application

Students must apply to EOPS in order to receive EOPS or CARE services.

Applications for the Fall 2026 semester are now closed.

Join our waitlist for the Spring 2027 semester:

EOPS Interest Form

The Spring 2027 application will be open December 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

Questions?

Email: SCC-EO@scc.losrios.edu

EOPS Services

EOPS services include:

• Academic, Career and Personal counseling
• Priority registration
• Stipend for textbooks 
• Workshops
• Backpack/College supplies

EOPS Eligibility

To be eligible for EOPS you must:

• Be a California Resident or CA DREAMER/DACA/AB540 student
• Be enrolled full-time (12+ units) during your first semester in EOPS or have a DSPS reduce unit accommodation
• Have earned less than 70-degree applicable units when applying for EOPS
• Qualify for a California College Promise Grant Method A, B or C Student Aid Index (SAI)
• Must have a one-semester educational plan for the semester you are applying for
• Show supporting documentation for one of the following educational disadvantages:
  • Did not graduate from high school or obtain an equivalent
  • Graduated from high school with an average GPA of less than a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Do not qualify for college-level math or English as required for an Associate Degree
  • First-generation college student (your parent(s) did not receive a bachelor’s degree in any country)
  • You are an emancipated foster youth and/or you were in foster care, kinship care guardianship, and/or ward of the court at least one day after your 13th birthday (you must between the ages of 18-25)
  • The primary language spoken at home is not English.

EOPS Forms

• Student Transfer Information
• Request for Letter of Recommendation Information Questionnaire

EOPS at SCC Video