Eligibility - Do I Qualify?

To be eligible for the EOP&S Program you must meet the following requirements:

Be a California resident

Be registered as a full time student(minimum 12 units)

Have fewer than 70 units of degree applicable college credits

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Be financially and educationally disadvantaged as determined by the State of California

Financial Eligibility

In order to be considered financially eligible, a student must qualify to receive the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGW). The waiver covers registration fees for students who are California residents and are eligible for financial aid. The EOP&S staff will assist you in determining your financial eligibility.

Educational Eligibility

In order to be considered educationally eligible, a student must meet one of the following criteria:

Student does not qualify for the minimum level mathematics or English course work required for an associate degree at the college of enrollment.

Student did not graduate from high school or obtain the General Education Diploma (GED).

Student graduated from high school with a grade point average of 2.49 or below.

Student was previously enrolled in high school or college remedial education courses.