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What is the EOP&S program mission?

The Extended Opportunity Program and Services is a state-funded program dedicated to assisting students with social, economic, academic or language disadvantages.

What assistance does EOP&S provide to qualified students?

EOP&S assists students with academic counseling, priority registration, tutoring, specialized support and motivational counseling, cultural trips, and field trips, cash and book grants.

What services do EOP&S students receive?

• Academic, career, and personal counseling
• Transfer/Career assistance (field trips)
• Student Educational Plan (SEP) and Semester-by-Semester Plan for each student
• Tutoring
• Academic follow-up of students
• Progress reports - to provide information to students as to how they are doing in their classes
• Book grants and book service
• Cultural enrichment activities (cultural trips)
• Personal development, study skills, career, and major selection counseling
• Leadership Motivational Counseling
• CARE Program
• Grant and additional services for EOP&S students who are single parents, have children 14 years or younger receiving assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services
• Priority Registration
• Student Employment Services (Job Prep and Job Placement)
• Cap and Gown for graduation
• Recognition Awards Ceremony - Graduates and transfer students are recognized at the end of the academic year 
   

How to qualify for EOP&S assistance?

The qualification criteria are subject to change as new state regulations and institutional policies are implemented.

How to satisfy basic EOP&S enrollment requirements?

• Be residents of California ;
• Be enrolled full time (12 or more units) prior to being accepted in the program; unless participating in the DSPS Program.
• Must not have more than 45 degree applicable units of an AA course work completed at all colleges currently or previously attended.
• Be qualified to receive a Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application (BOGG) A or B; 
• Be determined educationally disadvantaged student.
• College Orientation is required.
• Applicants must take a Mathematics and English assessment test.

How is educational disadvantage determined? (Student must meet at least ONE of the following)

• High school GPA less than 2.50
• Not have graduated from high school or obtained the General Education Diploma (G.E.D).
• Assessed below Math 112 or English 21
• Previously enrolled in remedial education
• Student Is the first  generation  to attend college
• The student's parents are not native English speakers

How to Apply?

• EOP&S applications are available at Mission College EOP&S office, Instructional and Student Services Bldg.
• Submit applications in person at the EOP&S office.
• For more information call (818) 364-7645.

What do eligible applicants do after applying?

• Student will be contacted regarding eligibility for EOP&S.
• Eligible EOP&S students must:
  • Attend a mandatory EOP&S orientation and sign an EOP&S contract for services;
  • Meet with a counselor and complete a Student Educational Plan (SEP) and a Semester-by-Semester Plan.
  • Follow the recommendations by EOP&S Counselor.