海角社区

Driven by a legacy of equity and social justice, EOPS provides a personalized connection for our students so they have the navigational capital to achieve academic success. We enhance the student experience by offering solution-based practices. We provide over-and-above services aimed to encourage, support, and empower students from entry to completion.

To be eligible for EOPS, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a California resident (AB 540 students are eligible to apply)
2. Register as a full-time student (12 or more units) or meet exception waiver criteria to register in fewer units.
3. Qualify to receive a California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG [Board of Governors] Fee Waiver)
4. Have completed less than 105 applicable degree units (excluding ESL and remedial coursework). Applicants who have received a bachelor's degree and higher are not eligible for EOPS.
5. Meet educationally disadvantaged criteria鈥擱ead below.

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Educationally Disadvantaged Critieria

As of October 24, 1987, Title V regulations state that in order for a student to be eligible to receive EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services), she/he must be educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOPS director or the designee (Article 2, section 56220).

In making that determination for the student, the EOPS director or designee shall consider one or more of the following factors:

• The student did not qualify for enrollment in the minimum level English or mathematics course that is
• Applicable to the associate degree.
• The student did not graduate from high school or did not obtain a G.E.D.
• The student graduated from high school with a grade point average below 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
• The student was previously enrolled in high school or college remedial education.
• Other factors as determined by the EOPS Director or Designee

Your Student Responsibilities to Remain in Good Standing

All new students entering the EOPS program must sign and agree to the Mutual Responsibilities Contract (MRC).

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I hereby acknowledge and understand that if I am accepted into the EOPS programs at 海角社区, I will:

• Meet with an EOPS counselor for the purpose of developing and submitting a comprehensive educational plan.
• Agree to meet with an EOPS counselor, twice per quarter (once during summer session).
• Agree to follow my educational plan or consult with an EOPS counselor before adding/dropping course(s) or withdrawing from 海角社区.
• Enroll in and complete at least 12 units per quarter (6 units during Summer session), and I will maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) each quarter (failure will result in EOPS probation).
• Register and complete  (EOPS Programs Orientation); the term I am accepted into the program.
• Agree to submit one (1) progress report per quarter and one (1) progress report for the summer session, according to the program schedule.
• Contact an EOPS counselor if I encounter personal, academic, or financial difficulties, which may interfere with the successful completion of my course-of-study.
• Take any supplementary course(s), educational workshops, and/or assessment test(s) that may be prescribed by the EOPS director and/or a counselor, or as required by 海角社区. Failure to comply will result in disqualification for EOPS Services. See CNSL 275.
• Notify the EOPS Department of any change in my address and/or telephone number.

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EOPS/CARE & NextUp Program Responsibilities to Our Student Participants

EOPS/CARE & NextUp Services

The EOPS/CARE and NextUp programs will agree to provide support services as listed under each program in order to provide the assistance necessary for each participant to be a successful student at 海角社区.

1. Apply for admission to 海角社区.
2. Apply for Financial Aid
   • All EOPS students must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG [Board of Governors] Fee Waiver).
   • Apply by completing and submitting a California College Promise Grant application or the  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the .
   • For additional information regarding the California College Promise Grant, FAFSA, or the CA DREAM Application, contact the Financial Aid Office.
3. Order and submit academic transcripts鈥�If you've attended a previous college, order and send previous college transcripts to the 海角社区 Admissions and Records office, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
4. 鈥擨f you have any questions, please send us an email at fheops@fhda.edu.
5. Meet with an EOPS counselor鈥�All EOPS applicants must meet with an EOPS counselor to create a comprehensive educational plan.
6. Enroll full time鈥�New EOPS participants are required to enroll full-time (12 units). Exceptions are made for students with disabilities (you must be registered with the DRC program). Other exceptions are made at the discretion of the EOPS program director.

Our Foothill EOPS/CARE staff act as liaisons with the State Department of Social Services, CalWORKs, and other community agencies to make your educational experience a positive one.

You are eligible for CARE support if you:

• Are you the single head of your household?
• Are a TANF recipient.
• Meet EOPS eligibility criteria.

It is our commitment to extend support services to CARE students to help them achieve their educational goals at 海角社区. The concept of "over & above" in assisting CARE students is embraced and exercised among our dedicated staff.

Take this quick assessment to help you self-identify your eligibility for the CARE program.

Are you a single parent?
Yes___ No___

Are you currently receiving TANF?
Yes___ No___

Do you have at least one child under the age of 14 years old?
Yes___ No___

If you answered yes to all three, see if you meet all eligibility criteria below. 

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To be eligible for CARE, you must meet all the following requirements. NOTE: Verification is required.

• You are pursuing an educational, vocational, or 
  job-training program at 海角社区 that will lead 
  to a completion certificate, associate degree, or 
  university-transfer objective
• You are a participant in the Foothill EOPS Program
• You receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
  (TANF) benefits and cash aid
• You are a single head of household as determined by the 
  California Department of Social Services 
• You are a single parent and are at least age 18  
• You have at least one dependent child under the age of 14 

To receive CARE services, you will first apply for EOPS as noted above under Steps to Apply for EOPS.

• You are admitted through the EOPS program.
• Your foster youth dependency was established or continued by the court on or after your 13th birthday.
• You are under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year (July 1).
• You are enrolled in nine units, less if under the guidance of an EOPS/NextUp counselor and with the approval of the program director.

• Textbooks and school supplies
• Laptop, iPad, and calculator for eligible students
• Food and transportation assistance
• Direct financial grants (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• Emergency grants
• Personal needs and supplies that support college attendance
• Housing referrals
• Rental assistance
• Community services & resource assistance

Additional services and support may become available as we continue to survey the needs of program participants.

• NextUP is dedicated to supporting students who are current or former foster youth with navigating college and achieving their educational dreams. NextUp also offers a completion grant of up to $6000 a year.
• 鈥攁飞补谤诲蝉 up to $5,000 a year to eligible current or former foster youth.
• Financial Aid鈥�海角社区 Financial Aid department can help you with FAFSA, CADA, and any other resources for money that is given or paid to help pay for your college education or vocational training. 

• 鈥攏on-profit organization that provides coaching, scholarships, and job & internship opportunities to youth in Silicon Valley who are or were in foster care.
• 鈥攁 social services organization focused on improving the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or are homeless.

• 海角社区鈥檚 Owls Nest (海角社区's Food Pantry)鈥攑谤辞惫颈诲别蝉 groceries to eligible students and grocery gift cards and assists students with accessing resources for food and housing
• 鈥攑谤辞惫颈诲别蝉 nutritious food to community members in need  

• 鈥�California's food stamps (SNAP) program 

• 海角社区鈥檚 Owls Nest鈥�assists students with accessing resources for food and housing 

• 鈥�offers programs that provide services including housing, counseling, and foster youth support 

• 鈥�a nonprofit organization with programs and services that assist foster youth with their transition to becoming self-sufficient adults  

• 鈥�a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families return to stable housing and self-sufficiency 

• 海角社区 Mental Health & Wellness Center鈥�provides mental health and wellness services to 海角社区 students, including 8 free counseling sessions per academic year.

• 海角社区 Student Health Services鈥�provides general medical services, as described in the Health Service website, on and off campus.

• VTA ASFC SmartPass Program鈥�enrolled 海角社区 students are eligible for the VTA SmartPass Program, which provides unlimited rides on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses and light rail.

NextUP applicants must first apply through the EOPS Programs application.