General Campus Support
A variety of programs exist to help support students to be successful.
Every campus offers academic counseling, tutoring services, transfer counseling, financial aid counseling and career counseling. Other programs are available that target specific student groups. Some of these are listed below.
Most campuses also offer a range of student clubs and extracurricular activities focused on common interests or identities.
Community Colleges – EOPS
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is offered at all California Community Colleges and provides low-income students with academic, career and personal counseling, priority registration, textbook funds, financial aid advising, transfer workshops and more.
Students must apply to enter EOPS separately from the CCC application. These programs have limited space so it’s important to apply as early as possible.
CSU – EOP
The California State University Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. The program provides admission and academic assistance, and often financial help. EOP accepts students who do not meet regular admission criteria, as well as those who qualify for regular admission.
Be sure to indicate on your application for admission that you wish to apply for EOP. Additional application materials will be required.
UC – EOP
The University of California Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides assistance through mentorship, academic programs, financial assistance, advising, and other campus support services to those who are first-generation college students, and/or from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
Be sure to indicate on your application for admission that you wish to apply for EOP. Additional application materials will be required.
CalWORKs Recipients
Students with Disabilities
Programs are available to help students with verified disabilities to access accommodations such as assistance with registration and enrollment, on-campus van transportation, note-takers, special test-taking arrangements, adaptive equipment and more.
Umoja Community
Umoja Programs aim to increase the success, persistence and graduation rates of African, African American and other students through tailored classes, academic counseling, tutorial support and activities at community colleges. Click here to view campuses with a program.
Puente
Puente Programs supports students transfer to four-year colleges and universities through accelerated instruction, intensive academic counseling, and community leadership opportunities. While the focus is centered on Latinx literature and topics, the program welcomes students from all ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Click here to view campuses with a program.
Undocumented Students
Each system has liaisons to provide answers and support for undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds. These resources provide a safe community for UndocuScholars and a judgement free place that makes it easier for students to focus on school and know they have support.
