Application to the EOPS Program

 

Qualifications

To qualify for EOPS you must meet all five of the following requirements:

• Be a California Resident
• Be enrolled full-time (12 units or more)
• Not have completed more than 70 units of degree applicable college level course work.
• Qualify for the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW)
• Be educationally disadvantaged according to program standards

In addition, to be eligible for an EOPS grant you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for income verification.

How to Apply

Applications are currently being accepted for academic year 2008 - 2009 for academic year. To apply for EOPS, obtain an application from the EOPS Office, Room E1-403.  You may also print out and mail in an application available on this Web site.

We encourage you to return your EOPS application in person at our office, so you can have a copy of the receipt for your records.

Instructions

First, view the qualifications to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. Next, fill out the application completely and make a copy for your own records. Return completed application to the EOPS Office. If you already have an Educational Plan, please attach a copy to your application. In addition, to be eligible for an EOPS grant you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for income verification.

Mail to:
EOPS Office
Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd., MS #10
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897