• Be a resident of California or Non-Resident Tuition Exempt (AB-540)
• Be enrolled in 12 units or more
• Have completed less than 70 college degree applicable units
• Qualify for a California College Promise Grant
• Come from an educationally disadvantaged background
• Submit online EOPS application
• *DRD, Foster Youth, CalWORKs and other students may qualify for an exception to the 12 unit requirement –please inquire about an EOPS 12-unit Waiver

 

BOOK VOUCHERS/AWARDS

• Vouchers for purchasing textbooks each semester from the SRJC Bookstore

 

Priority 1 Registration

Get first dibs on signing up for classes as a part of EOPS

DEDICATED COUNSELING (Hablamos Español)

Academic guidance: course selection, vocational certificates, AA/AS degree requirements

Career: vocational exploration and decision making, career test interpretation

Personal: confidential counseling, referrals

Transfer Assistance: meeting the requirements for transfer, with applications: CSU/UC admissions, EOP forms, with CSU/UC Application Fee Waivers

• Financial assistance (grants and gas cards)
• Various school supplies (backpacks, desk lamps, laptops and analytical calculator)
• Workshops (Cooking, self-care, parenting and budgeting)

To be eligible for CARE, students must:

•    Be a current EOPS student
•    Be a single head of household
•    Be 18 years or older
•    Be currently receiving TANF(Temporary Aid for Needy Families), Tribal TANF, or cash aid from SonomaWORKS, or CalWORKs for your household

 

The first contact must be completed by September 26th, 2025. The first contact serves to make your transition into the semester smoother by meeting with a counselor and creating an educational plan.

The second contact must be completed by November 17th 2025. During this contact, your EOPS counselor can approve you for priority 1 registration. Make sure you meet before the deadline to receive approval on time.

The third contact must be completed by December 19th, 2025. Finally, you can use this opportunity to finalize changes to your educational plan, find more information on scholarships and/or receive guidance on selecting your desired and required classes.