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What is EOPS?

EOPS stands for Extended Opportunity Program and Services. The program's main focus is to support our students' academic aspirations through equitable approaches. EOPS provides an atmosphere of positive encouragement, timely information, and financial assistance so our students are empowered for success.

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EOPS provides a network of support and resources:
  • Academic, career, and personal counseling
  • Priority Registration
  • Financial grants
  • Textbook assistance
  • Group workshops
  • Educational planning
  • Tutoring services
  • Peer mentoring
  • Academic progress reviews
  • School supplies
  • Computer lab and printing privileges
  • Assistance with applications, admission, registration, financial aid, and other college procedures
  • Transfer assistance and information
  • University application fee waivers
CARE provides additional benefits to EOPS students who are single parents and either the parent or their child(ren) receive cash aid assistance from the county:

If you're single parent in EOPS, you can join our CARE program which provides all the EOPS benefits plus the following:

  • Potential to receive additional financial support
  • Transportation assistance
  • And other support as funding is available
NextUp provides additional benefits to EOPS students who current and former foster youth:

If you're a current or former foster youth, you can join our NextUp program, which provides all the EOPS benefits plus the following:

  • Educational Planning
  • Books and Supplies
  • Priority Registration
  • Transportation assistance
  • Topical Workshop
  • Tutoring
  • Community building activities and events
  • And other support as funding is available

How do I apply and qualify?

In order to participate in NextUp, you must meet program eligibility criteria including:

  1. Verified foster care placement on or after 13th birthday
  2. Less than 26 years old at the start of the academic year (Fall + Spring) or previous enrollment in NextUp
  3. Enrolled in at least 1 class at Woodland Community College (WCC)

For more information, please get in touch with your campus EOPS/CARE & NextUp office.

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