Skip to main content Skip to footer
Get Started
First slide
EOPS Application
First slide
EOPS Application
Home > Student Services > EOPS & CARE > EOPS & CARE Application

EOPS Application

Am I Eligible for EOPS/CARE?

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program is a state-funded student support program, established in 1969, that provides academic support and additional resources to eligible College of the Canyons students who demonstrate financial need and meet specific educational eligibility requirements.

The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program provides additional support and services to eligible EOPS students who are single parents receiving CalWORKs/TANF cash assistance and meet CARE eligibility requirements. Learn more about the CARE program.

EOPS Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for EOPS, you must meet all five of the following requirements:

  1. Enrollment: Be enrolled in at least 12 units during your first semester in EOPS. Students registered with the Academic Accommodations Center may qualify with a minimum enrollment of 6 units.
  2. California Residency: Be classified as a California resident or qualify for an applicable exemption under AB 540 or AB 1899.
  3. Financial Need: Be eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly known as the Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver, under Method A, Method B, Method C with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -$1,500 to zero, or Method D. To establish eligibility, complete the appropriate CCPG application, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), as applicable. Learn more about the California College Promise Grant.
  4. Degree-Applicable Units: Have completed fewer than 70 degree-applicable units across all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts from previously attended accredited institutions are required to determine eligibility.
  5. Educational Need: Meet at least one of the following educational need criteria:
    • Have an assessment or placement recommendation that does not recommend enrollment in degree-applicable English or mathematics courses.
    • Do not have a high school diploma or GED.
    • Have a high school GPA below 2.5.
    • Have previously enrolled in remedial English or mathematics courses.
    • Be a current or former foster youth.
    • Be a first-generation college student.
    • Be a non-native English speaker.

Steps to apply

Follow these steps to prepare for and submit your EOPS application.

Step 1: Apply to College of the Canyons

If you are a new student, complete the College of the Canyons Admissions Application. It may take up to 48 hours to receive your student identification number.

Step 2: Complete Your English and Mathematics Assessment, If Applicable

If you have not completed English or mathematics coursework at College of the Canyons, complete the online assessment through the Assessment Center. Having a copy of your most recent high school or college transcript available may be helpful.

Step 3: Complete the Online Orientation

New College of the Canyons students must complete the online orientation through their MyCanyons account after completing Steps 1 and 2.

Step 4: Submit the EOPS/CARE Application

When applications are open, complete and submit the EOPS/CARE Application using the application link provided on this page.

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation at your MyCanyons student email address. Please allow up to five business days for processing.

Application processing notice

Application processing times may be longer than usual from November 23 through December 11, 2026, as our team focuses on end-of-semester programming and activities. Additionally, the campus will be closed for the winter holiday break from December 24, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Application processing may be further delayed during this period and will resume when the campus reopens.

Apply for Spring 2027

Important Application Requirements

If additional information or documentation is needed to process your application, the EOPS/CARE office will contact you through your COC student email. To help avoid delays, please ensure you have completed the following:

  1. CCPG Fee Waiver: Make sure you have a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver through Financial Aid for the current academic year.
  2. Official Transcripts: If you have attended other colleges and your official transcripts are not already on file at College of the Canyons (COC), please request that they be sent directly to COC’s Admissions and Records as soon as possible.

What Happens Next?

The EOPS office will contact you by phone or through your College of the Canyons email regarding your application status.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the EOPS office at (661) 362-3279.