EOP&S, CARE, and NextUp

EOP&S

EOPS is the original and longest-standing educational equity program in California. It is a state-funded program that offers educational support services and monetary grants (based on Financial Aid eligibility) to students who have been historically excluded and/or underserved due to language, social, economic, and/or educational system barriers and who are often among the first generation in their families to attend college. The intent, purpose, and resources of the EOPS Program are directed at assisting EOPS-eligible participants in achieving their academic, enrollment, retention, transfer, and career goals. Please review the program information, starting with Before You Apply

CARE

CARE is a supplemental support service available through the ARC EOP&S Program for students who are single heads of households receiving CalWORKs cash aid for themselves and/or their dependents. The service collaborates with campus and community agencies to advance the development of self-responsibility and advocacy to assist, encourage, and support single parents/guardians in achieving their academic, enrollment, retention, transfer, and career goals. Please review the CARE Program information.

NextUp

NextUp is a supplemental support service program for eligible students who are current and former foster youth. The additional support service aims to assist, encourage, and support current/former foster youth student participants in achieving their academic, enrollment, retention, transfer, and career goals. NextUp also provides professional and personal skills workshops, book and academic supply assistance, and more. Please review the NextUp Program information.