EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP

EOPS provides services to students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged. The program is funded through the State of California and the local community college district.

To be eligible for the program, a student:

• Must complete an EOPS Application and complete all onboarding requirements upon granted eligibility
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at Porterville College at time of entry (minimum of 4 units at Porterville College if applying in the Summer)
  1. Exceptions made for eligible DRC and NextUp students
• Must be a recipient of the California College Promise Grant A, B, or C with an SAI of -1500 or its equivalency to EFC =$0.
• Must be a California Resident or qualify for California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption AB540
• Must be educationally disadvantaged by EOPS guidelines
• Must have not completed more than 70 credits of college level course work

CARE is an additional branch of support for EOPS students. EOPS Students who meet the qualifying requirements below may possibly qualify for CARE:

• Be in good standing with EOPS program requirements.
• Have children and receiving cash aid for themselves or their children
• Identify as single, head of household

NextUp is a supplemental component of EOPS. The purpose of NextUp is to strengthen and support the higher education success, health, and well-being of current and former foster youth who are enrolled in California’s community colleges.

Visit About NextUp to learn more about the program.