Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

EOPS is designed to help underserved, at-promise students from low-income backgrounds achieve their academic and personal goals - whether it be earning a certificate, associate's degree, or transferring to a four-year university. Under the EOPS umbrella we also have two other programs: CARE and NextUp.

EOPS/CARE/NextUp Services

• Priority registration
• Counseling and advisement - Schedule an EOPS Counseling Appointment Online
• Transfer assistance
• Workshops on study skills, transfer requirements, time management, resume writing and much more.
• Trips to local colleges
• Classroom supplies
• EOPS grants (amount varies)
• Funds to purchase textbooks (amount varies)
• Bus passes and/or gas cards

What is CARE?

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program is a supplemental program to EOPS that is designed to provide the extra help a single parent may need to achieve their academic and career goals.

What is NextUp?

NextUp is a supplemental program housed within EOPS. It is designed to provide support services and other resources, including direct aid to current and former foster youth.

Drop In Wednesdays 5-6 PM

Drop In Wednesdays 5-6 PM

Drop In Wednesdays 5-6 PM

EOPS & CalWORKS Counseling & Support

We invite you to join for virtual student hours hosted every Wednesday 5-6pm via Zoom. Drop in and ask questions or just say hello to familiar faces! We'd love to see you. Starts July 14^th, 2021.

After Hours Every Wednesday

• July: 14, 21, 28
• August: 4, 11, 18, 25
• September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• October: 6, 13, 20, 27
• November: 3, 10, 17, 24
• December: 1, 8, 15

Who qualifies?

• EOPS

  Students must:

  • Be a California resident or meet AB540/California Dream Act Requirements.
  • Be enrolled in at least 9 or more units at the time of acceptance into EOPS and have to earn a certificate, associate's degree or transfer.
  • Have completed less than 45 degree-applicable units.
  • Qualify for the California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG Fee Waiver) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0.
  • Be considered educationally underserved (determined by EOPS).
• CARE

  Students must:

  • Be a single parent with a child or children and currently receiving CalWORKs/TANF.
• NextUp

  Students must:

  • Be a California resident or meet AB540/California Dream Act Requirements.
  • Be a current or former foster youth in California whose dependency was established or continued by the court on or after the youth's 16th birthday.
  • Qualify for the California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG Fee Waiver) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0.
  • Be no older than 25 years of age at the commencement of any academic year in which she or he participates in NextUp.
  • Be enrolled in at least 9 units at the time of acceptance into NextUp.

What does it mean to be educationally underserved?

Students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• Speak a language other than English at home.
• Be considered first-generation college student (your parents/guardians did not graduate from a 4 year college or university)
• Graduated from high school with a G.P.A below 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
• Current or former foster youth
• Not have graduated from high school or obtained a GED
• Be from an underrepresented group

Please note that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Schedule an EOPS Counseling Appt

Schedule an EOPS Counseling Appt

Schedule an EOPS Counseling Appt

Booking an appointment with an EOPS counselor is now easier than ever! Use this online booking system to schedule an online or phone appointment with a counselor to answer your questions and support your academic, professional and personal success at Coastline.

What happens after I apply?

1. The EOPS staff will review your application within five (5) business days and you will be notified of our decision.
2. Please continue checking your student email for important program messages.
3. If you are accepted to our program, you will be contacted via email or phone to set-up an appointment with a counselor.
4. Do not hesitate to contact our EOPS Office if you have any questions at 714-241-6237 and/or at eopsprogram@coastline.edu.

Complete your EOPS/CARE/NextUp Application Online

Student Events Summer 2021

Student Events Summer 2021

Student Events Summer 2021

Kick back this summer with a few Coastline events while we gear up for a busier fall semester. Taking a class or two or taking a break? Whatever the case, it's good to stay connected. Check out what's happening this June, July, and August.