​​​​​​​​​​​​To qualify for EOPS, students must meet all of the following criteria:

• ​​​​California resident or student who meets Dream Act/AB 540 criteria (as determined by Admissions)​​​
  

• Plan to be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 units at time of entry to the program, unless a waiver is granted (e.g. for student with a verified disability or other “special circumstance”) ​

• Must qualify for California College Promise Grant (CCPG – A or B) or CCPG – C with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 determined by the FAFSA

• Must have less than 48 units of college-level work completed at all colleges or universities attended (some exceptions may apply)​

In addition, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Did not graduate from high school or earn a General Education Diploma (GED)

• Graduated from high school with a grade point average below 2.50

• Have parent(s) who are non-native English speakers

• First-generation college student
  

• Current or former foster youth 
  

• ​​Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by EOPS state regulations, or
  

• Meet one of the alternative educational criteria identified by EOPS​
  
  

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