How Do I Qualify?

To Be an EOPS Student You Must

• Be a resident of California or a CA DREAMER/DACA/AB540 student
• Be enrolled full-time (12+ units) during your first semester in EOPS (DSPS/Foster Youth reduced unit accommodation: 9 units)
• Qualify for a California College Promise Grant 
  • Method A, B or C with a Zero EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
• Qualify as educationally disadvantaged. This mean that one of the following must apply:
  • You did not graduate from high school or did not obtain an equivalent (must verify).
  • You graduated from high school with a grade average less than 2.50 on a 4.0 scale (must verify).
  • You do not qualify for college level math or English as required for an Associate Degree at Mission.
  • You are a first generation college student. Your parent(s) did not receive a bachelor's degree in or out of this country.
  • You are an emancipated foster youth and/or you were in foster care, kinship care guardianship and/or ward of the court upon your 18th birthday (you must be between the ages of 18-22.)

EOPS Services

EOPS provides the following benefits and services:

• Enrollment assistance.
• Priority registration to ensure enrollment in needed courses.
• Assistance with applying for Financial Aid.
• Orientation and Workshops to help ensure student success.
• Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling.
• EOPS Grants for qualifying students whose financial needs exceed the amount awarded through other types of financial aid.
• Book Vouchers to assist with the purchase of required textbooks.
• School Survival Kit to equip students with basic school supplies.
• Transfer Assisance and sponsorship of transfer and scholarship opportunities.

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services is:

• A program that empowers students to overcome, persevere, and succeed with the support of staff and assigned counselors to guide you toward your academic and career goals.
• A place to build a diverse community with like-minded students while enjoying services such as FREE printing, school supplies, laptop/calculator loan programs, and a positive, stress-free study area.
• A helping hand that eases a student's financial burden by providing book vouchers, grants, transportation assistance, and much more!