Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is dedicated to empowering underserved and at-promise students by providing comprehensive support as they pursue their academic, personal, and career goals. Through counseling, financial assistance, and personalized guidance, EOPS helps students overcome barriers and thrive in their educational journey.

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Why Join

Whether you're navigating higher education for the first time or returning to school, EOPS provides personalized support to help you overcome barriers and succeed. By joining Mission's EOPS, eligible students gain access to a wealth of resources, including one-on-one counseling, financial assistance, priority registration, and more. Students in the program are encouraged to connect with our dedicated counselors, who are available to assist with everything from academic planning to personal development.

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What Is EOPS?

Students and faculty posing for a picture EOPS has been a cornerstone of California Community Colleges since its inception in 1969, founded in the Civil Rights Movement. The goal was to support students affected by language, social, and economic disadvantages. Mission College’s EOPS program has been helping students succeed since 1979, consistently serving over 300 students every semester.

Mission EOPS Student Support: EOPS is more than just a program; it’s a community of students who share common goals and challenges. At Mission College, we’re proud to offer:

A positive, stress-free study area to help you focus and succeed
Access to free printing, school supplies, and laptop loans
A safe and welcoming space to connect with other students who share similar goals
Referrals to other community resources for additional support

First-day Priority Registration for early access to classes
Academic, career, and personal Counseling to stay on track
Book Vouchers and EOPS Grants (funding permitting) to help with educational costs
Free school supplies and access to a FREE Snack Bar in the EOPS office
Laptop and calculator loans for coursework support
EOPS workshops, activities, and campus tours to engage in the campus community
Financial assistance for Transfer application fees and more!

EOPS is committed to providing resources to students who have faced educational disadvantages. To qualify, you must meet certain criteria, including being a California resident or Dreamer/DACA/AB540 student and meeting the following academic needs:

First-generation college students whose parents did not earn a bachelor’s degree
Students who have graduated with a GPA lower than 2.50 or did not graduate from high school
Those who need developmental education in math or English to pursue an Associate Degree
Students who are emancipated foster youth or were in foster care, kinship care, guardianship, or ward of the court

Additionally, you must be enrolled full-time (12+ units) in your first semester. There are exceptions for students with disabilities (DSPS) or foster youth, where reduced unit accommodation may apply.

EOPS works in collaboration with CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUp - each offering specialized support for eligible students. Get connected with them for additional resources to help you succeed.

NextUp

NextUp supports current and former foster youth by providing academic counseling, financial help, educational support services, and more to assist students in reaching their college and career goals.

NextUp

CARE

CARE helps single parents receiving public assistance through extra resources like tutoring, priority enrollment, financial support, counseling, & dedicated services to promote academic & personal success.

CARE

CalWORKs

CalWORKs offers resources to students who are parents and receiving public assistance, including child care support, job placement services, and academic counseling.

CalWORKs