What is EOP?
What does “EOP” stand for?
Educational Opportunity Program
Do EOP students need to be full-time or part-time college students?
Full-time
What website do students use to apply for EOP?
Cal State Apply
Name one type of academic support EOP provides.
Tutoring, Academic Advising, or study workshops
How many recommendation letters do you need for EOP?
Two
What is the primary goal of EOP?
To help students from low-income or first-generation backgrounds go to and graduate from college
What state’s residents can apply for EOP?
California residents (or AB 540 students)
On Cal State Apply, what section includes EOP questions?
The “Supporting Information” section
How does EOP help students adjust to college life?
Mentoring, leadership events, and support for first-generation students
Who sends and manages recommendation requests?
The student
What kinds of help does EOP offer students?
Tutoring, advising, mentoring, and financial support
What do students need to show besides grades to qualify for EOP?
Motivation and potential to succeed
What should you click if you want to apply for EOP?
“YES” on the Interested in EOP question
What kind of financial help can EOP offer?
EOP grants and help finding scholarships
What’s one tip for writing your EOP short answers?
Use full sentences and talk about your goals or hardships
What type of students does EOP focus on helping?
Students who are first in their family to go to college or come from low-income families
What kind of students does EOP consider “educationally disadvantaged”?
Students who didn’t have the same school opportunities as others
What do you need from your parents or guardians to apply?
Their names, jobs, and income
How does EOP help students feel confident and supported in college?
By giving them counselors, mentors, and a community that believes in them
What is “imposter syndrome”?
Feeling like you don’t belong or aren’t good enough, even when you are
True or False: EOP is only for students with perfect grades.
False
Why does EOP ask for family income information on the application?
To see if a student qualifies as low-income or needs financial help
When is the EOP application due for Fall 2026?
for Fall 2026?January 15th (Recommendations due January 31st)
What lasting benefit does EOP give students even after college?
A supportive community and network
What’s one challenge many first-generation students face?
Balancing school with family responsibilities or figuring out college systems