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.

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EOPS/CARE/NextUp Services

• Counseling and Advisement 
• Textbook Voucher
• EOPS Unmet Need Grant (amount varies at the end of each Fall/Spring term)
• E-Card for Classroom supplies
• Priority Registration
• Transfer Assistance
• Transfer Application Fee Waivers to 4 UC and 4 CSU Campues
• Workshops on study skills, transferring, time management, resume writing, and much more.
• Trips to local colleges

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.

Who qualifies?

• EOPS

  Students must:

  • Be a California resident or meet AB540/California Dream Act Requirements.
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 or more units at the time of acceptance into EOPS.
  • Have not completed 70 degree-applicable units at all colleges attended.
  • Qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
  • Be considered educationally underserved (determined by EOPS).
• CARE

  Students must:

  • Meet EOPS program eligibility
  • Be at least 18 years of age or older 
  • Be declared single-head of household by CalWORKs/TANF be a CalWORKs/TANF cash-aid recipient 
  • Have at least one child under the age of 18. 
• NextUp

  Students must:

  • Be a California resident or meet AB540/California Dream Act Requirements.
  • Were in foster care, in any state, for at least one day, on or after their 13th birthday. (Verification of Dependency Required)
  • Under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year or have participated in the NextUp program at Coastline College or another California Community College prior to your 26th birthday. (Verification Required)
  • Are enrolled in or planning to enroll in at least nine units or agree to an education plan with the future goal of enrolling in nine units.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Questions & Answers

  1. Can we transfer EOPS from other colleges to Coastline College?

  Yes, you can, but you must fill out a Coastline College EOPS online application, a transfer request form, and submit a copy of your official transcripts from the transferring college.

  2. How many semesters can I be in EOPS before I must exit?

  You can participate in 6 consecutive semesters (Fall, Winter/Spring) in EOPS and/or accumulate 70 AA/AS degree-applicable units before you must exit. Summer sessions are not counted toward the 6 consecutive semesters.

  3. Do I have to reapply every semester?

  If you met the program requirements last semester, you don't need to reapply.

  4. What are the requirements to stay in the program?

  All EOPS students must complete three scheduled EOPS counseling contacts and complete their Academic Progress Report (APR) each semester (Fall/Spring). 

  • 1^st Appointment - Complete the first counseling appointment within the first six weeks of each semester. This appointment will include the completion or update of your Student Education Plan.
  • 2^nd Appointment - Complete the second counseling appointment.  Meeting with an EOPS counselor to monitor your academic progress and discuss any interventions that may be needed, so appropriate actions can be recommended to support your success. 
  • 3^rd Appointment - Complete a third counseling appointment to discuss plans and courses for the next semester, discuss transfer plans, and set exiting dates.
  • Summer semester - If enrolled, please meet with your EOPS counselor one time.

  5. Can I attend Coastline and another campus while in the EOPS program? If yes, are there any requirements?

  Yes, you can attend Coastline College and another sister campus (Orange Coast College & Golden West College) while in the EOPS program at Coastline College. However, to qualify for our services, you must have EOPS counselor approval, and majority of your courses must be taken at Coastline College.

  6. How do I know I have a book voucher?

  The EOPS office will make an announcement on the EOPS & CalWORKs Canvas shell regarding the book voucher process a few weeks prior to the start of fall/spring semester. The bookstore will email you directly when your EOPS book voucher is ready for you to purchase textbooks. Please check your email regularly. There will be no cash back for unused amounts. The return of any books purchased with this voucher is subject to the bookstore's return policy.

  7. Can I use the book voucher to purchase other supplies?

  No, you cannot. The book voucher is only for purchasing/renting new or used textbooks, including textbook access codes sold at the Coastline online bookstore. However, if funding is available, you may receive a school supply card. 

  8. What if I have issues with food insecurity, housing insecurity, or technology? Where can I go to get support?

  You can learn more about our Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP) by visiting Student Services | Basic Needs. The DAP program can provide access to the food pantry, computer loan program, and referrals to housing resources.

  9. I am a parenting student. Are there any other resources for me?

  Yes, if you are a parenting student receiving CalWORKs/Cash Aid/TANF please visit the CalWORKs website or call the CalWORKs office at 714-714-7099.

  You can also visit Student Equity | Pregnant and Parenting Student Resouces.

  10. Is EOPS the same as financial aid?

  No, EOPS program offers a variety of support services including book vouchers, priority registration, counseling services, transfer assistance, school supplies, skill building workshops, community resources, EOPS grants, and graduation preparation. Financial assistance such as grants is one of them. Filling out FAFSA/CA Dream Act or CCPG applications are one of the steps to be accepted into the EOPS program. EOPS wants students to apply for financial aid to unsure they receive the maximum aid available.

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.

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Student Feature: Adriana De La Rosa

Student Feature: Adriana De La Rosa

Student Feature: Adriana De La Rosa

Honoring Growth, Change, and Self-Validation

Adriana's personal experience is a driving force for why she graduated with degrees in both Sociology and Social and Behavioral Sciences from Coastline.

"I'm very passionate about what I'm going to school for, and I owe it to myself to at least give myself credit for what I've gone through. This is my way of giving myself credit and not being so hard on myself, giving myself an education. Because I've always given myself less than I really deserve."

Read Adriana's full story on the Coastline Blog.