CARE - Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education

CARE is a supplemental component of the EOPS program designed to provide educational support services and activities for single parents who are CalWORKs cash aid recipients. 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 be eligible for EOPS services.

For more program information and the application process, visit the CARE Program website.

Foster Youth Support Program provides support to current and/or former foster youth. The goal of the Foster Youth Support program is to assist students in their educational journey by providing a sense of community and a supportive environment at Glendale Community College. We support foster youth through financial and academic resources to ensure foster youth have every opportunity to succeed in higher education. The Foster Youth Support Program operates within the EOPS program and office at Glendale Community College.

For more program information and the application process, visit the Foster Youth Support Program website.

FALL 2024

FIRST DAY YOU CAN USE YOUR BOOK VOUCHER IS MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024.

LAST DAY YOU CAN USE YOUR BOOK VOUCHER IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024.

 

EOPS BOOK VOUCHER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the EOPS book voucher, students must be in good standing with EOPS and meet all the eligibility criteria listed below. To be in good standing with EOPS, students must fulfill their responsibilities described in the EOPS Mutual Responsibility Contract(MRC). Students, who do not fulfill their responsibilities will be out of compliance with the program and be placed on probation status with EOPS. These students will not be considered for the EOPS book voucher.

The students must:

1. Be in good standing with EOPS
2.  Completed Counseling Contacts
   a. Have completed three counseling visits in fall for the following spring and summer book voucher*
   b. Have completed three counseling visits in spring for the following fall and winter book voucher*
3. Completed Units
   a. Have completed at least six units in fall for the following spring and summer book voucher*
   b. Have completed at least six units in spring for the following fall and winter book voucher*
4. Have sufficient unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid Office

*First semester EOPS students are exempt.

Open Links Below for Additional Book Voucher Information and Q&A

How to Use the Book VoucherTutorial.mp4

Click here to get your booklist

Order Your Books Online

Book Voucher Announcement (PDF) click here

Book Voucher Q&A (PDF) click here

EOPS Grant

The EOPS grant is awarded to eligible EOPS students in Fall and Spring semesters based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility.

PROCESSING GRANTS

To determine student eligibility for EOPS grant, eligibility criteria listed below will be checked each semester immediately after the last withdrawal deadline for the semester for which the student will be awarded. Criteria listed below must be met at that time.

EOPS Grant Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the EOPS Grant, students must be in good standing with EOPS and meet all the criteria listed below. To be in good standing with EOPS, students must fulfill their responsibilities described in the EOPS Mutual Responsibility Contract. Students, who do not fulfill their responsibilities will be out of compliance with the program and be placed on probation status with EOPS. These students will not be considered for the EOPS Grant.

The students must:

1. Be in good standing with EOPS
2. Have three counseling contacts completed in the previous semester*
3. Have at least 6 units completed in the previous semester*
4. Be currently enrolled in at least 6 units**
5. Have completed FAFSA application, submitted all the required income documentation as required by the Financial Aid Office, and have received their Financial Aid Award Notification with the remaining financial need determined
6. Have sufficient unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
7. Not be on Satisfactory Academic Progress Dismissal or Term Dismissal.

 *First semester EOPS students are exempt

**Total units include GCC and non-GCC units approved by the Financial Aid Office through the consortium agreement.

EOPS emergency loan is established to assist EOPS students meet unexpected or untimely costs for books, college supplies, and transportation. Loans may not exceed $300 in a single academic year and must be repaid by a personal check by the set deadline, or withdrawn from the first available Financial Aid check, whichever comes first. The previous loan must be repaid before a new one can be issued. Delinquent loans will be assigned to a collection agency and to the State Franchise Tax Board. FINANCIAL HOLD will be placed on student's record. Students must provide documentation addressing the emergency situation. To apply for EOPS emergency loan, students must meet all the eligibility criteria outlined below:

• Must be a current EOPS student in good standing for the semester the loan application is submitted
• Have FAFSA or CADAA completed and unmet need determined by the financial aid office
• Currently enrolled in 6 or more units/semester
• Have repaid previous loan balances
• Completed all EOPS emergency loan paperwork and provided supporting documentation

Must have a current GCC student picture ID card

PLEASE NOTE: Once the application for the emergency loan is approved, it may take up to five business days to have the check ready for pick up.

Tutoring

"Priority" Tutoring allows EOPS students additional one half hour per week of tutoring. For more information, please make an appointment to see your EOPS Counselor for the appropriate referral form.

Please visit their website for additional information on Computer labs, Writing Center and Tutoring Center, or visit them at their location in Administration Building (AD) 232 - EXT. 5333

Our EOPS counselors are ready to assist you in your pursuit of your educational and career goals. We can organize your student educational plan, discuss career and transfer options, confirm completion of associate or certificate programs, suggest coursework for a specific semester, review assessment test results, clear prerequisites, interpret transcript evaluation results, and explore other personal concerns that may interfere with your success.

EOPS students receive priority registration every semester. Please refer to your student portal MyGCC to find your registration date and time.

If a student is undecided about their major or career goal, an EOPS counselor can provide you with a Career Center Assessment Referral.

An EOPS counselor helps prepare your individualized educational plan with the courses needed to complete your academic objective.

Student Development 100 is an introductory college orientation course for newly enrolled and matriculated students. The course covers the following topics: college academic regulations, requirements for transfer to four-year schools, AA degree requirements, certificate requirements, college services and specialized student support services. At the conclusion of the course, the student learns to prepare a Student Educational Plan. 

EOPS counselors help students complete their transfer application, write a recommendation letter and follow up. All EOPS eligible applicants are granted up to four UC and four CSU university fee waivers through the online application process.

To increase access, retention and completion EOPS program monitors student success at regular intervals throughout the semester to ensure students are maintaining their academic rigor and continuing to meet their educational objective.