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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.

 

EOPS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

 

NOW OFFERING VIDEO AND IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS.

CALL (707) 527-4383 OR EMAIL US AT EOPS@SANTAROSA.EDU TO SCHEDULE.

 

  • 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
    • 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
  • AVAILABLE SERVICES & BENEFITS
     
    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

  • 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)

    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

     

Important Deadlines

Fall 2024 EOPS Counselor Contact Deadlines

*Note* A workshop will count for only 1 contact of your required 3. 

  • 1ST CONTACT 10/07/2024

    The first contact must be completed by 10/07/2024. The first contact serves to make your transition into the semester smoother by meeting with a counselor and creating an educational plan. 

  • 2ND CONTACT 11/15/2024

    The second contact must be completed by 11/15/2024. 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 12/20/2024

    The third contact must be completed by 12/20/2024. 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.