EOPS is a state-supported project
that provides a comprehensive program of services for low-income
and academically disadvantaged students. The project includes
academic counseling, personal advisement, special instruction,summer
readiness, career guidance, tutorial assistance, academic mentoring,
financial aid, college transfer counseling, book grants, emergency
loans, vocational internship, CARE (a program for single head
of household parents and priority registration.
Participants are selected according
to academic and financial need. The goals of EOPS are directed
toward (a) ensuring open access, (b) enhancing student retention,
(c) developing systems to increase student success, and (d) providing
counseling and support services to achieve vocational training
or transfer success.
Students are identified as
eligible by the project staff, contacted and provided an orientation,
which specifies student and program mutual responsibilities.
EOPS mandated services such as educational plan development,
progress review session, tutorial participation and end-of-term
evaluation are specified.
Participants must enroll in
12 units and maintain a minimum of 8 units throughout each semester
including the classes specifically designated for his/her major.
Once selected, the EOPS student continues to receive top priority
for continuing EOPS assistance as long as he/she maintains adequate
academic progress and meets all program requirements.
EOPS is located in the Student
Services Building, lower level, room ST-101.
Counseling and Advising
The heart of our program is
counseling and guidance. The EOPS staff includes regular full
time counselors and educational advisors. Working together this
experienced team assists students with
- development of education plan
- personal counseling
- career planning and course
selection
- progress monitoring and advisement
- and much more!
Vocational Internships
For most students, getting
a good job is the major goal of their educational plan. That's
enough for it to become one of our major goals too. Because of
that we developed a student vocational internship program. Many
employers want to hire only experienced workers. But just how
is a person to get experience without a job? That's where we
come in. Our VIP program places a student in a 12 week, 15 hour
per week internship. The placement is in the vocational field
of training recieved at FCC.
Tutoring
Tutoring is our all important
link to your classroom success. In EOPS we believe that from
time-to-time everyone needs that personal touch and helping hand
when dealing with classroom assignments, so we created our own
tutorial service that we call the "Mentor-tutor" program.
Our mentor-tutors serve as coach, friend and learning guide.
They are graduate level students who know a lot about the kind
of help students need because they've been there themselves.
C.A.R.E
Are you a single parent raising
your child or children by yourself? Cooperative Agencies Resources
for Education (CARE) provides a counselor and an experienced
advisor who are available to help you with the special problems
that go with being a parent, student and bread winner. If you
are in this category, drop by to learn what you'll need to receive
this unique service.
Financial Aid
Yes, EOPS provides Financial
Aid, too. Although EOPS is not primarily a financial aid program,
we realize that the high cost of a college education today makes
it impossible for many students to attend college without financial
assistance. Qualified students may be eligible for:
- An EOPS supplemental grant
- Help purchasing books
- Emergency loans or grants
- Work study
Summer Readiness
If you will be a first-time
freshman, or nearly so, we offer an opportunity that could help
get you ready for the college experience. Through our Readiness
program we attempt to set the stage for what is to come while
providing financial aid to help cover your costs.
EOPS Eligibility
Here is a helpful guide to
evaluate your eligibility for EOPS assistance. However, if you
don't check any items do not eliminate yourself. You may still
fit another category without knowing it. Check with a counselor!
Pre-requisites:
- Be a registered California
resident
- Enroll full time at FCC (12
units or more)
- Qualify for Fee Waiver category
A or B (ask the Financial Aid office)
- Have a current financial aid
application on file at FCC
Specific Eligibility Criteria
Qualify for one of the following:
- English or Math below college
degree level
- Not a high school graduate
- High School grade point average
(GPA) below 2.5 or
- Remedial education course
taken previously
Please take the Fresno City
College Math and English, or ESL, placement test to assist us
in determining criteria (a) above.
Application for 2002-2003
EOPS Program
Our major recruitment period
for EOPS funded students is from April to June each year. We
recruit new students for our Summer Readiness Program which runs
July 15, 2002 to August 2, 2002 and for our Fall 02 semester.
Fresno City College continuing students with less than 30 units
completed are also recruited for the Fall '02 semester.
Before you can be considered
for EOPS complete the following six steps:
- Apply for admission to Fresno
City College for Fall 2002
- Apply for financial aid for
the 2002-2003 academic year
- Apply for the BOG fee waiver
at Fresno City College for Fall 02
- Register for 12 units at Fresno
City College for Fall 02
- Complete all necessary documents
at the financial aid office and receive your SAR (student aid
report)
- Take the Fresno City College
Math and English (or ESL) placement test.
Book Services Application
You can also become an EOPS
student by applying for our Book Grant Program. We accept applications
for a fall book grant of $225 beginning the third week of July
through the middle of August. Our Spring $225 Book Service application
period is from the first week of December through the middle
of January. Come to the EOPS office, ST 101, to apply or call
442-8231 for more information.
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