Extended Opportunity Program and Services

Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOP/S) is a student support program implemented and funded by the state of California (as per Title V) to help recruit, retain and assist the academic success of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students by providing them with the tools and resources for achieving a higher education.

For further information please contact the EOP/S - CARE office at (951) 222-8045.

Office Hours

EOPS Office Hours Phone: (951) 222-8045
Monday	8 am to 4 pm
Tuesday	8 am to 7 pm
Wednesday	8 am to 4 pm
Thursday	8 am to 7 pm
Friday	8 am to 4 pm

EOP/S Benefits

Once you have been accepted into the Riverside Community College District EOP/S Program, you will be eligible for a number of support services.

Academic Counseling Services: Personal, academic and career counseling is provided to you by certificated counselors. An EOP/S counselor is available for EOP/S students after the student is accepted into the program.

Registration Services: Priority registration is provided for EOP/S students in the fall and spring semesters. This service assists students with access to the classes needed to complete their educational plan.

Book Services: A supplemental book voucher is provided to EOP/S Students who have met the requirements of the EOP/S students responsibility contract and who are progressing academically. The book voucher amount varies depending on funding.

Tutorial Services: Specialized EOP/S tutoring is available through the Tutorial Center. Tutors are ready to help in most academic subjects offered at Riverside Community College District. Sessions are held on campus on a one-to-one basis. The Tutorial Center also has self-tutorial software to help you study on your own.

Transfer Services: You will receive counseling and advisement that will help to ensure a successful transition to the four-year college or university of your choice. EOP/S is also available to provide application fee waivers for the CSU or UC.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (C.A.R.E.)

C.A.R.E. provides additional assistance for eligible EOP/S students who are single parents receiving AFDC/TANF benefits to pursue a college education.

Benefits & Services include:

• Child Care Assistance (Grants)
• Special Counseling Services
• Special Theme Workshops
• Community Referrals

EOP/S Eligibility Requirements

To apply to the EOP/S program, you must fit the following criteria:

• Be a California Resident
• Have Full-Time Status (Enrollment in 12.0 or more units in course work selected from the Student Educational Plan)
• Not have completed more than 70.0 Degree Applicable Units or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Qualify to receive Board of Governor's Waiver (BOGW "A" or "B" Enrollment Waiver through the Financial Services Office)
• Have an Educational Disadvantage (Determined by Assessment scores or previous academic history from college or high school course work)
• Comply with EOPS Contract Requirements (Completed with EOPS Application).

How to Apply to EOP/S

• Complete and submit the general college Application for Admission.
• Take the college Assessment Test.
• Obtain official transcripts for other college course work completed.
• See a general college counselor to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP).
• Apply for Financial Aid and have that office determine if you qualify for a Board of Governors Waver (BOGW) "A" or "B".
• Request a special EOP/S Application by contacting our EOP/S staff at any campus or by calling (951) 222-8045
• Submit completed EOPS application with a copy of your Board of Governors Waver (BOGW ) "A" or "B", Student Education Plan, Assessment Test scores, and official transcripts by the EOP/S Application deadlines.

Application Deadlines

Priority Deadline
To be eligible for all EOP/S services and benefits including Priority Registration you must apply and be accepted to EOP/S two months before the semester term of entrance.

Extended Deadlines
To be eligible for all EOP/S services and benefits excluding Priority Registration you must apply and be accepted to EOP/S one month before the semester term of entrance.

Due to changing semester starting dates please call our office at (951) 222-8045 for specific deadline dates for application.