1. “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom” George Washington Carver

2. The online orientation is required for :  New EOPS students who have never attended or completed an EOPS orientation  Returning EOPS students who did not participate the previous academic year

3. A California state funded program established to provide: Academic support and financial assistance to help students develop their full potential and achieve their academic or vocational goals through….  Special recruitment  Retention  Transition Services

4.  Priority Enrollment  Individual Career, Academic and Personal Counseling  Transfer Assistance to 4-year Colleges and Universities  Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) Assistance  Yearly Payment of Associated Student Membership  Photocopy Services (in EOPS)  Book Awards  Tutoring Referral Services  Annual EOPS Scholarship Awards (must apply)  EOPS Graduation Reception  Purchase of Graduation Cap and Gown

5. Eligibility Requirements Students must:  Be a California Resident  Have completed less than 70 degree applicable college units  Eligible for BOGW A or B or the “Special Application for AB540 Students under the California Dream Act”  Enrolled full-time (12.0 or more units) in a program to complete any of the following:  Associate Degree  Certificate  Transfer to a 4-year institution  Meet specific educational criteria

6.  Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) each academic year.  Meet with an EOPS counselor at least two times each semester; first appointment within two weeks after orientation and the second appointment before the end of the semester.  Enroll in the courses recommended by EOPS counselors or other counselors working collaboratively with EOPS  Meet with an EOPS counselor before making any changes to my class schedule

7. Student Responsibilities cont…  Enroll full-time (at least 12.0 units) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester  A minimum of 6.0 units must be taken at City College (which includes ECC) and the remaining units may be taken at Mesa or Miramar Colleges  Submit the Progress Reports by the deadline date each semester  Meet with your assigned Technician each semester, after turning in the Progress Report ( Last name: A-L Augie Sandoval, M-Z Terri Jackson)

8.  Notifying your assigned EOPS Technician if you receive notification of academic or financial aid probation or disqualification.  Checking your email regularly for EOPS and campus information and updates.  Using Reg-e to update changes to your email, mailing address or telephone numbers.  Submitting the Continuing EOPS Application at the end of every spring semester if you plan on returning the following fall.

9.  Students will not receive a book award until their 2 nd semester in EOPS  The amount may vary each semester depending on EOPS funding  Awarded to EOPS students who completed all program requirements during the previous semester  Used for books only - not supplies. Must be used in the City, Mesa or Miramar College bookstores  Available one week before the start of each semester and up to two weeks after the start of each semester  Book award questions - speak with your EOPS Technician

10. Failure to complete all EOPS and CARE Program requirements may result in program ineligibility and/or loss of services. “Education is the most powerful weapon which people can use to change the world!” Nelson Mandela

11. CARE is designed to provide services to EOPS single parent students that receive CalWORKs cash aid assistance Taking Steps To A Brighter Future! The primary goal of the CARE Program is to provide EOPS single parent students with additional support to help them attain economic self-sufficiency.

12. HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED!  Eligible for the EOPS Program  At least 18 years of age  Have at least one child under 14 years of age  Parent and/or child receives CalWORKs cash aid assistance  Single head of household (as determined by the County of San Diego - Health & Human Services Office

13. CONTACT INFORMATION EOPS/CARE Programs San Diego City College 1313 Park Blvd, L-117 San Diego, CA 92101-4787 Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm Office (619) 388-3209 Fax (619) 388-3163 www.sdcity.edu/eops cityeops@sdccd.edu www.sdcity.edu/eops

14. 1.Click here to view EOPS/CARE FAQSClick here to view EOPS/CARE FAQS 2.Click the link below to complete the Online Quiz. 3.Print your responses to the online quiz. 4.Return the responses and sign the Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC) in the EOPS Office, L-117. 5.Receive a small gift from EOPS! Last steps Online Quiz