Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) is a California state-funded program that provides an accessible and rewarding college experience to low-income students facing social, economic, and educational disadvantages. The program was established in 1969 by the California Legislature with the goal to provide access and educational equity for community college students.

 

To qualify, a student must:

♦ Be a California resident

♦ Qualify for the Board of Governors' Fee Waiver (BOGW) A or B

♦ Be enrolled as full-time student at Cuesta

♦ Have completed less than 70 units of college work

♦ Be educationally disadvantaged, as determined by the EOPS criteria

 

Services available for eligible students:

♦ Career, academic and personal counseling 

♦ A book voucher to help with the cost of textbooks

♦ EOPS/CARE lending library

♦ Priority registration

♦ Registration assistance

♦ Assistance with completing financial aid applications

♦ Workshops

♦ Referrals to tutorial services and community resources

♦ Network with four-year institutions

♦ Annual social activities

 

Hours and Locations

San Luis Obispo Campus	North County Campus
Library Building, Room 3131	Building 3000, Room 3024
P.O. Box 8106 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403	2800 Buena Vista Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446
Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Office Hours: *Please call to confirm office hours
Phone: (805) 546-3144	Phone: (805) 591-6214