Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

What is EOP&S?

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) is a student support program designed to assist students whose educational and socioeconomic backgrounds may limit their access to higher education or impact their ability to succeed in college-level coursework.

EOP&S provides intentional support, guidance, and resources to help students persist, succeed academically, and reach their educational goals.

EOP&S Services

EOP&S provides comprehensive support services to help students succeed academically and reach their educational goals, including:

EOP&S Eligibility & Application Process

To be eligible to apply for EOP&S, students must meet all three (3) of the following criteria:

1. Be receiving a BOG/CCPG Fee Waiver (Type A or B) as part of their financial aid
2. Be a California resident
3. Have completed fewer than 70 degree-applicable units

Application Notes

• If you do not meet the criteria above, you will receive an error message when attempting to submit the application and will be unable to proceed.
• If you are not eligible based on additional EOP&S-specific criteria, you will also receive an error message and will be unable to submit.

After You Apply

• Students who successfully submit an application will receive an email confirmation from Etrieve shortly after submission.

Important Reminder

As part of the application process, please be sure to click the red link within the application to review the EOP&S Orientation slides. These slides include important information about:

• The support services EOP&S provides
• Additional programs within EOP&S
• Program expectations and student responsibilities

Please note: Students who are already active participants in the EOP&S Program DO NOT need to reapply.

Apply Now!

Application closes on January 23, 2026.