Location 

EOPS Office, Sierra Vista Building,3rd Floor, EOPS Office 

Office Email
eopsdesk@glendale.edu

Office Phone/Voice Mail
(818) 240-1000 ex. 6900

For any EOPS/CARE/FYSP related questions use the following links:

NEED HELP?
(Submit questions online)

EOPS LIVE SUPPORT (ZOOM)

EOPS HYBRID OFFICE HOURS

STAFF DIRECTORY

APPOINTMENTS VS. DROP-IN COUNSELING

What can be done during counseling “Appointment”?

• Financial Aid Contract/Appeal
• EOPS Waiver
• New SEP, changes/updates
• Change of major/goal
• Scholarship Recommendation
• Letter of Recommendation
• Graduation Petition
• UC/CSU/Private University Transfer Application
  
  

How to make a counseling appointment?

What can be done during “DROP-IN” counseling?

• Quick questions (i.e., deadlines)
• Study List
• Schedule Changes
• Petitions (i.e., Count the Higher Grade)
• Financial Aid contract course revisions

• EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) provides support services for students who demonstrate the potential to succeed in higher education. Our program offers a variety of services that may include, but are not limited to priority registration, orientation, tutoring, counseling, instruction, book service and financial assistance.
• The goal of the EOPS program at GCC is to assist low-income and educationally disadvantaged students with supplemental educational support services that will enhance their academic success.
• EOPS was established in 1969. Read more about history of EOPS.
• To learn more about EOPS services visit our website: www.glendale.edu/eops.

CARE is a supplemental component of EOPS program designed to provide educational support services and activities for students who are single parents.

The goal of CARE is to reduce long term welfare dependency and support the needs of the single parent for economic self-sufficiency.

CARE students must become EOPS students before applying for CARE.

To learn more about the CARE program and qualifications please visit CARE web page

EOPS Counseling

• Academic Counseling

• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling

Educational Plans

• Student Educational Plan (SEP)

• Complete Customized Student Educational Road Map

• Study List

 

• Customized Semester Plan

Priorities

• Priority Registration
• Extra Tutoring

Financial Services

• All EOPS and CARE awards are contingent upon EOPS funding availability and student eligibility.
• EOPS Book Voucher
• EOPS Grant
• EOPS Emergency Loan

Classes

• Student Development 100 (College Orientation-1 unit-all EOPS students must complete this class within 2 terms of acceptance into the program)
• Student Development 141 (Improving College Performance/Study Skills)

Workshops

• Improving College Performance Workshop
• Special Topic Workshop

Step 1: Apply to GCC

Step 2: Apply for FAFSA and CCPG (formerly known as BOGW)

Step 3: Must have completed no more than 70- degree applicable credit course work in any combination of post-secondary higher education (college/ university

Step 4: Submit a copy of transcripts from all other colleges and universities to the GCC Office of Admissions and Records

Step 5: Visit an academic counselor to prepare a Study List.

Step 6: Register in 12 or more units. NOTE: Current or Former Foster Youth must be registered in at least one course and work towards 9 units per term.

DSPS students (6+ units with DSPS counselor verification)

Step 7: Fill out and submit the EOPS application.

All EOPS students must meet with EOPS counselors at a minimum of 3 times each semester (fall-3 and spring-3). If you are taking summer/winter classes, you must meet an EOPS counselor at least 1 time during that intersession.

For specific deadlines, see Counseling Meeting Deadlines.

Meeting 1:
New Students: Initial meeting session, which combines interview and interpretation of the guided self-placement results. With counseling guidance, students identify their informed goal and major to help prepare a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP). Students will also learn about the EOPS mutual responsibility contract requirements that specify programs and services the student shall receive and the expectations of the EOPS program regarding student accomplishments. Students on probation will have additional specialized counseling and a plan of action delineated in the Probation Contract that intends to improve student’s chances of success.
Continuing Students: Assessment of the student’s academic and EOPS program standing, which includes a review of the academic record from the previous term. Review of the student’s Educational Plan to ensure it accurately reflects the most recent adjustments in the student’s goal and major.

Meeting 2:
All Students: In-term meeting session is to ensure the student is succeeding adequately, programs and services are being provided effectively, and to plan changes as needed to enhance student success. Review of the early alert academic notifications for that term, as well as Academic Work-in-Progress reports completed by instructors for students on probation. In collaboration with students, counselors prepare tailor-made recommendations and develop a course of actions for students to ensure their success. 

Meeting 3:
All Students: Term-end or program exit meeting session is to assess the success of students in reaching the objective of that term and to monitor the success of the programs and services provided in meeting the student’s educational goal, i.e. transfer, degree and/or certificate, and to assist students to prepare for the next term of classes, or to make future plans if students are leaving the EOPS Program or the college. 

• When you meet with the EOPS counselor for the first time, both, the counselor and you will review the EOPS Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC) and sign it electronically, so please take this time to review the MRC carefully before meeting with the counselor.
• We will be happy to answer all your questions during our first counseling meeting with you.

• GCC e-mail is used by EOPS office, your instructors, and many student services offices such as Financial Aid office to communicate with you, so it is very important to activate your GCC student e-mail account and check it regularly, otherwise you may miss out on important information as it may affect your EOPS/Financial Aid benefits/Academic standing.
  
  
• The EOPS website contains important program information on services and policies. We strive to keep the information up to date and accurate. If we make any changes/updates to the program, the first place you will see the information publicized is our website, so be sure to check it frequently during the semester for the latest updates. We also have twitter and Facebook accounts. If you wish to sign up for these, please go to the EOPS home page.
  
  
• My GCC, EOPS/CARE Student Portal contains information regarding your program standing with EOPS, your counseling contacts, book voucher and grant eligibility.