Welcome to EOPS!
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is a program that helps full-time, low income, educationally disadvantaged students achieve their academic goals at Santa Rosa Junior College. We hope to make the college experience accessible and rewarding to those facing English language, social, or economic challenges.
We are no longer accepting applications for Spring 2024 semester.
High School Seniors EOPS 2024-2025 APPLICATIONS
EOPS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
NOW OFFERING PHONE, VIDEO AND IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS. CALL 707-527-4383 OR EMAIL US AT eops@santarosa.edu TO SCHEDULE.
If you would like an EOPS Presentation please fill out the form below!
Request SRJC EOPS Presentation
- HOW TO QUALIFY FOR EOPS SERVICES
- Be a resident of California or Non-Resident Tuition Exempt (AB-540)
- Be enrolled in 12 units or more (for 2023-2024 academic year only)
- Not have completed more than 70 college degree applicable units
- Qualify for a California College Promise Grant (BOGW) type A1, A2, A3 or B
- Be considered educationally disadvantaged according to EOPS regulations
- Submit online EOPS application which can be found on website https://eops.santarosa.edu/
- *DRD/DSPS, Foster Youth, CalWORKs and other students may qualify for an exception to the 12 unit requirement –please inquire about an EOPS 12-unit Waiver
- AVAILABLE SERVICES
ORIENTATION
- Information on EOPS procedures
- Assistance with college forms
- Assistance with admissions, financial aid applications and accessing other resources
BOOK VOUCHERS/AWARDS
- Vouchers for purchasing textbooks each semester from the SRJC Bookstore
BILINGUAL ASSISTANCE IN SPANISH
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE
- Assistance in meeting the requirements for transfer
- Assistance with applications: CSU/UC admissions, EOP forms
- Assistance with CSU/UC Admissions Fee Waivers
REGISTRATION PRIORITY
Priority 1 Registration approval: special registration before Priority 2 registration opens each semester
COUNSELING
Academic: course selection, vocational certificates, AA/AS degree requirements Career: vocational exploration and decision making, career test interpretation Personal: confidential counseling, referrals - CARE (COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION)
- Financial assistance (grants and gas cards)
- Various school supplies (backpacks, desk lamps, laptops and analytical calculator)
- Workshops (Cooking, self-care, parenting and budgeting)
• Be a current EOPS student
To be eligible for CARE, students must:
• 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
Important Deadlines
Spring 2024 EOPS Counselor Contact Deadlines
*Note* A workshop will count for only 1 contact of your required 3.
- 1ST CONTACT 02/23/2024
The first contact must be completed by 02/23/2024. The first contact serves to make your transition into the semester smoother by meeting with a counselor and creating an educational plan.
- 2ND CONTACT 04/12/2024
The second contact must be completed by 04/12/2024. 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.
- 3RD CONTACT 05/24/2024
The third contact must be completed by 05/24/2024. 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.