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 2023-2024 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 9 units or more (for 2020-2021 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
  • File an EOPS application and submit all supporting documents (you can get these from the EOPS office)
  • *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)

  
  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

Spring 2023 EOPS Counselor Contact Deadlines

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

• 1ST CONTACT 09/29/2023

  The first contact must be completed by 09/15/2023. The first contact serves to make your transition into the semester smoother by meeting with a counselor and creating an educational plan. 

• 2ND CONTACT 10/31/2023

  The second contact must be completed by 10/31/2023. 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 12/15/2023

  The third contact must be completed by 12/15/2023. 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.