About the EOPS Department . . .

Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) was established in 1969 as a social reform program of the California Community Colleges. The program's initiating legislation, Senate Bill 164, encouraged the state's community colleges to develop programs and services to meet the unique educational needs of students challenged by language, social, and economic disadvantages, and provide programs and services over, above, and in addition to the regular educational courses of the college. EOPS’ primary goal is to encourage the enrollment, retention and transfer of students handicapped by language, social, economic and educational disadvantages, and to facilitate the successful completion of their goals and objectives in college.

About CARE . . .

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a supplemental component of EOPS. It is designed to motivate, encourage and support single parents on Welfare (TANF) who desire job-relevant education in order to break the dependency cycle and become self-sufficient.

Spectrum of Services

Counseling

- AA degree, certificate and transfer advisement
- Career counseling
- Academic and Vocational Planning
- Personal Counseling
- Single Parent Support Group Activities
- Community Referrals
- Priority Registration for the Fall and Spring Semesters

Peer Advising

- Student-to-Student Support
- Problem Solving Referral
- Monitoring Student Success and Compliance

Tutoring

- Individual Assistance
- Study Groups
- Study Skills Development

Financial Assistance

- Child Care Assistance and Referrals
- Transportation Assistance
- Book Assistance
- Vocational Supply Grants
- Four-Year College Transfer Fee waivers granted upon request
- End-of-Year Grants for all eligible students
- Free Graduation Caps and gowns
- Financial Aid Liaison

Transfer

- Contact with College and University Representatives
- Campus Visits
- Application Assistance

Career and Personal Development

- Personal Statement Workshops taught by an EOPS Counselor
- Career Life Planning Course taught by an EOPS Counselor
- College Success Course taught by an EOPS Counselor

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EOPS/CARE

Am I eligible for EOPS?

Students must meet specific requirements to become participants in the EOPS program

- Enrollment in 12 units of more each semester
- California residency
- Meet income requirements
- Have completed LESS than 70 degree applicable units
- Meet educational criteria

Am I Eligible for CARE?

Below please find the additional criteria to enter the CARE program. If you answer yes to all of the following descriptions, you may be a potential participant in the CARE program:

- EOPS Eligible
- Currently receiving CalWORKs/TANF/AFDC?
- 18 years of age or older?
- A single head of household?
- Do you have at least one child under 14 years of age?

Students interested in more information should contact the EOPS Office, Room A-106
PHONE: (510) 464-3423.

We have limited slots available for each intake session and must close intake dates when the EOPS program is full. You may keep your application for the following available intake/semester.

Feedback

Mail this page

(510) 464-3423
www.laney.peralta.edu/eops

Student Supoort Services Interim Dean/EOPS Director
Dr. Tina Vasconcellos

Counselor/Coordinator
Dr. Sandra McGee

Program Specialists
Mildred Lewis-CARE
Rae Hendriksz-EOPS
Becky Hsieh-Staff Assistant
Lynne Williams-Secretary

Counselors
Immy Brewer
Nina Truong
Susan Truong
Quinici Lee
Douglas Cobb