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/Book Loans

• Emergency Loans

• Scholarship Assistance

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

How do I take advantage of EOPS?

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. Please 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
EOPS Application DOC

Completed applications are reviewed weekly, beginning May 31, 2013. You may drop off your completed application and supporting documents in the EOPS office, or submit by fax or U.S.mail. At this time, email applications are not accepted. 

EOPS Eligibility and General Requirements

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

For more information, contact EOPS at (408) 741-2023