RCC EOPS/CARE/NextUp Programs
Remove Barriers to Your Success
RCC EOPS/CARE/NextUp Programs
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EOPS provides academic support, a guided pathway, and educational supplies that are over, above, and in addition to traditional college support. Supplemental programs within EOPS, including CARE and NextUp, also provide eligible single parents and current/former foster students with additional resources to overcome barriers and lead you to educational success.
Contact Us
Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building, Second Floor, Room 202
Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Phone: (951) 222-8045
Email: EOPS@rcc.edu
Note: Closed all major holidays
How to Apply for
EOPS/CARE/NextUP
Complete EOPS Application
Log into your WebAdvisor or MyPortal account and click on the student menu. Select “Supplemental Application” and provide the required information. Once accepted into the EOPS program, EOPS will send you an email to invite you to an EOPS orientation, where you will also be considered for the CARE and NextUp programs, if eligible.
Your Success is Our Priority
EOPS Requirements:
- Student will enroll in full-time course work upon acceptance into the program (take 12 units in fall and spring terms) *exceptions may apply for DRC or foster youth students
- CA Resident or AB540 qualified
- Have completed less than 45 degree applicable (course) units
- Qualify for the California College Promise Grant
- Student must have an educational disadvantage
CARE (Supplemental Program) Requirements:
- Must already be a qualified EOPS participant
- Student must be a single parent and head of household
- Student must be receiving cash-aid (TANF benefits) for themselves or their child/children
NextUp (Supplemental Program) Requirements:
- Must already be a qualified EOPS participant
- Student is a current, or former, foster youth in California whose dependency was established, or continued by the court, on or after their 16th birthday
- Student is no older than 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year in which you participate in NextUp
- Student must commit to enroll in at least 9 units at time of acceptance
As an EOPS Program Participant You Are Eligible For:
- Priority registration
- textbook support
- One-on-one tutoring
- Academic counseling
- Educational Supplies
- Specialized Workshops
- Transfer information & assistance
- Transfer application fee waivers
- Regalia (for graduation)
CARE Provides the Following Additional Support:
- Additional textbook support
- Transportation assistance
- Child care assistance
- Specialized support workshops & peer support
NextUp Provides the Following Additional Services:
- Maximum Book Services
- Unmet need stipends
- Specialized support workshops
- Transportation assistance
NextUp Benefits for Foster Youth
NextUp provides support that makes a difference while attending the community college. NextUp (also known as Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES), is available at 45 community college campuses. The program is housed within the existing community college programs for educationally disadvantaged students, known as Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). These programs provide service coordination, counseling, tutoring, career guidance, child care and transportation assistance, and grants to assist with the cost of books, housing and other non-tuition costs.
In order to qualify, students must be under age 26, in foster care on or after their 16th birthday and enrolled in at least 9 units at a college with a NextUp program.
Under the leadership of EOPS counselor Jairo De Leon, the Male Mentoring movement is designed to provide support, guidance, and mentorship to young men as they navigate the challenges of higher education. This service recognizes that many male students face unique challenges, such as lack of family support, financial hardship, and limited resource access.
By providing mentorship and support, the Male Mentoring movement helps male students overcome these challenges and achieve their full potential. This program offers monthly meetings on Zoom, one-on-one counseling appointments, and two podcasts on the Riverside City College YouTube channel.
Monthly Meetings |
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Meeting ID: | 821 4091 4030 |
Passcode: | MALE# |
Podcast
Keep'n it Real is a weekly discussion space where RCC Hosts Counselors address real issues and conversations male students face, such as general life, academics, finances, mental wellness, health, and family dynamics.
The Leadership Legends podcast aims to offer male students at RCC a mentoring platform that provides access to successful male professionals who will share insights into their personal and academic journey to success.
For more information and monthly meeting dates, contact EOPS Counselor Jairo De Leon at jairo.deleon@rcc.edu.
EOPS Frequently Asked Questions
You can make an appointment with an EOPS counselor through our Online Schedule System
or by calling EOPS at (951) 222-8045.
Textbook voucher funds vary from semester to semester (depending on fund availability). Usually, book vouchers range between $50 and $250.
EOPS does not provide refunds for books.