Financial Benefits
What is the one-time financial support EOPS provides to help students buy textbooks?
Book vouchers
What special enrollment benefit do EOPS students receive?
Priority registration
What does "EOPS" stand for?
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
Myth or Fact? “EOPS is only for first-year students.”
Myth! Students can continue as long as they meet requirements
Which program offers work-study opportunities for students receiving public assistance?
CalWORK
True or False: EOPS students get additional academic counseling beyond regular school counseling
True—students receive dedicated EOPS counselors!
To qualify for EOPS, students must qualify for which financial aid program?
California College Promise Grant or FAFSA-based aid
Myth or Fact? “CalWORKs students must be single parents.”
Myth! Any student receiving cash aid may qualify.
Name two types of grants or financial aid that EOPS students may receive.
EOPS grants & fee waivers
What type of workshops does EOPS offer to help students succeed?
Study skills, time management, career planning, etc.
True or False: Only full-time students can apply for EOPS
True—students must be enrolled in at least 12 units, with some exceptions!
Myth or Fact? “EOPS students must take a certain number of units each semester.”
Fact! Typically 12 units, unless they qualify for an exception
Does CalWORKs provide additional child care assistance for student parents?
Yes!
How often must EOPS students meet with their counselors each semester?
Typically three times per semester
What is the main requirement for CalWORKs eligibility?
Student must receive cash aid for themselves or their child(ren)
Myth or Fact? “If you drop below 12 units, you are automatically removed from EOPS.”
Myth! Students can meet with an EOPS counselor to discuss options.
True or False: EOPS only provides financial assistance
False—EOPS also offers counseling, priority registration, and more!
Does CalWORKs provide career and job placement services?
Yes, including resume help and interview coaching!
Name two documents required for the EOPS or CalWORKs application
FAFSA results, proof of income, class schedule, etc.
Myth or Fact? “EOPS students cannot receive additional financial aid, like Pell Grants.”
Myth! EOPS students can receive multiple types of aid!