Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program

Eligibility

Interested participants must meet the EOP&S Program eligibility requirements, apply to the EOP&S Program, submit a CalWORKs aid verification form, and be accepted into the EOP&S Program along with the following:

• Be at least 18 years of age or older, single parent, head of household
• Parent/guardian or child must be a CalWORKs/TANF recipient
• Attend a CARE orientation and complete the CARE contract
• Complete professional and/or personal development workshops each term of participation
• Maintain EOP&S Program eligibility
• Apply to Financial Aid and designate ARC as your home college
• Apply to the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for American River College

CARE Services Provided

• Access to the CARE support staff for personal guidance towards the successful completion of goals and academic objectives.
• Referrals to support groups, workshops, and other personal development events
• Monthly monetary CARE grants to assist with books and other educational supplies. 
  • All program monetary grant disbursements are dependent upon the student’s financial aid status, unmet need, and maintaining EOPS/CARE Program requirements, per the Mutual Responsibility Agreements.
• CARE participants experiencing an unforeseen financial burden during the term are advised to discuss their situation with the CARE specialist for possible additional resources.