West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 • Phone (408) 867-2200

EOP&S and CARE

EOPS

Getting through college is not an easy task. EOP&S is here to assist you in making your college experience successful. Since 1969, EOP&S 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.

What are the benefits of being in EOP&S?

  • 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
  • Computer Lab Usage
  • Student Lounge for Study/Support/Tutoring
  • School Supplies
  • Loans of Scientific Calculators

EOP&S provides:

  • Peer Advising
  • Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling
  • Transfer Assistance
  • EOPS Eligibility Assistance
  • Priority Registration
  • Tutorial Services
  • Book Service
  • Money Grants
  • Emergency Loans
  • University Campus Tours
  • Additional Services

How do I take advantage of EOP&S?

First, come into our office to confirm your eligibility for our programs and services where one of our helpful staff will assist you in person. Bring completed application or you may pick up one and fill it out in our office. You may also fax completed forms to our EOP&S Fax line as well as mailing them to our mailing address.

EOPS Application PDF
EOPS Application DOC

EOP&S Eligibility and General Requirements

To be eligible for EOP&S Program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Must have a financial and academic need
  • Be a California resident
  • Be register as a full time student (minimum 12 units)
  • Have fewer than 70 units of degree applicable college credits
  • Complete the Board of Governors Fee Wavier (BOGW)
  • Be financially and educationally disadvantaged as determined by the State of California
  • For more information, please contact EOP&S Office

 

EOP&S/CARE
(408) 741-2023
FAX (408) 741-2405
EOPS Building
(Next to the Student Health Center)

Mailing Address:
West Valley College
EOP&S Department
14000 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070-5698

 

Regular Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

 

EOP&S/CARE Staff

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