Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

(661) 763-7723

EOPS is a state-funded program at Taft College that provides educational support services to eligible students who have historically experienced economic and educational disadvantages. EOPS assists eligible students in obtaining their educational goals by providing additional support through academic counseling, peer mentoring, scholarship information, book service, transfer assistance and other services dependent on funding being available. The goal of EOPS is to encourage the enrollment, retention and transfer of students with educational disadvantages to facilitate the successful completion of their goals and objectives in college.

Students are eligible for EOPS services if they meet the following criteria:

• Have an educational disadvantage as determined by the Coordinator
• California resident (AB 540 Eligible/Dream Act)
• Qualify for California College Promise Grant, (BOG A, B, or C with $0 EFC)
• Full-time enrollment - 12 units per semester
• Must have less than 70-degree units from all colleges attended (transcripts are required)

*Note: Not all services are available every semester as they are contingent upon state funding and are subject to change with or without notice.

For additional information please contact the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs Office at (661) 763-7723.