EOPS and CARE

Additional EOPS Services:

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

CARE is a program designed to help single-parent students succeed in college. Because we realize that attending college and being a single-parent can pose many challenges, we will help you to achieve your educational goals. We work closely with CalWorks to provide "seamless" help for all of our CARE eligible students.

CARE Eligibility

• Have at least one child under the age of 14

• Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

• A single-parent, head-of -household as determined by social services.

CARE Benefits:

• CARE Grants

• Academic, Career and Personal Counseling

• Referrals to on and off campus resources

• Transportation Assistance

Math Supplemental Instruction (PAL Academy)

The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL Academy) is a wraparound program where instructors, counselors and tutors collaborate to help students complete their math requirements. You could be a part of this exciting program. Many of our student in the past have struggled with their math classes. However, an average of 71% of the students who participated in the PAL Academy program have successfully passed their math classes.

Program benefits:

• Personalized attention and support from teachers, tutor and peers
• Free peer tutoring outside of class
• Participation in a learning community
• Math textbook

Supplemental Instruction Sessions:

• Math 103: Mondays 2:00 - 3:00
• Math 106: Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00
• Math 10: Tuesdays 2:00- 3:00

For more information on PAL or CARE, please contact:

Melissa Ceresa at (408) 741-4694.