EOPS and CARE

Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS) is here to assist you in making your college experience successful; getting through college is not an easy task, especially when you try to do it alone! Since 1969, EOPS has been a California state funded program that provides an accessible and rewarding college experience to low income and educationally disadvantaged students that are facing social, economic or language barriers. Many of our students embrace the college-going culture and successfully transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

EOPS Benefits:

• Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling

• Priority Registration

• Transfer Assistance

• Emergency Loans

• University Campus Tours

• Math Supplemental Instruction

• Scholarship Recommendations

• Student Plus Cards for Textbook Purchase

• Study Lounge and Computer Lab

• Student Lounge for studying, snacks, & peer support

• School Supplies/Scientific Calculators Loans

EOPS Provides:

• PAL Academy - Supplemental Instruction & Peer Tutors for Math 103, Math 106 and Math 10

• Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling

• Book Service

• Emergency Loans

• Scholarship Assistance

• Additional Services, i.e access to CARE and connection to community services

How do I become an EOPS Student?

After you enroll at West Valley College and apply for Financial Aid, come into the EOPS office to obtain an application or download one below. Feel free to check in with one of our helpful staff to better understand your eligibility for our programs and services, we will be happy to assist you in person.

EOPS Application PDF

You may drop off your completed application and supporting documents in the EOPS office, or submit by fax or U.S.mail to: West Valley College - EOPS, Attn: Rosa Coronado, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

*Please note - Application processing takes approximately 3 weeks, you will be notified of your application status via U.S. mail. Students are encouraged to apply ASAP as applications are processed on a first come first served basis. At this time, email applications are not accepted.Prior to applying, please review the eligibility requirements below.

EOPS Eligibility and General Requirements

• Register as a full time West Valley College student (minimum 12 units)

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or Board of Governors Fee Wavier (BOGW)

• Complete an EOPS Application and provide supporting documentation

• Have a financial and academic need

• Be a California resident

• Have fewer than 70 units of degree applicable college credits and less than 6 semesters at West Valley

• Be financially and educationally disadvantaged as determined by the State of California, qualifying requirements are listed below - Students must meet one of the Income Levels and at least one of the Secondary Requirements to qualify:

Income Level Requirements
Number in Household (including yourself)	Total family income last year (adjusted gross income and/or untaxed income)
1	$16,755 or less
2	$22,695
3	$28,635
4	$34,575
5	$40,515
6	$46,455
7	$52,395
8	$58,335 or less

 

Secondary Requirements
1	Placement Scores that warrant enrollment in Basic Skills Course, i.e. English 903 or 905; Reading 960 or Reading 961; Math 902 or 902P
2	Non High School Graduate
3	Single Parent
4	Foster Youth
5	CalWORKs Participant
6	Enrolled in 12 units
7	Enrolled ESL 65