These resources support first generation, low-income, foster youth and/or single parents
with academic counseling support, financial assistance, priority registration, academic
supplies, and much more.
Apply for Programs
Apply for our Free Student Support Services (EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, NextUp, and DREAMers).
EOP&S
EOP&S offers special services to educationally disadvantaged students, including:
- Counseling services
- Financial assistance
- Tutoring Orientation
- Priority Registration assistance
CARE
CARE provides educational support services designed for the academically under-prepared,
low income, single parent population. Grants and allowances for education-related
expenses are available, as well as:
- CARE Student Conference
- Child-care assistance and referrals
- Group support/workshops
- Peer networking
- Personal development activities
- Referrals to campus and community services
- Special counseling and advisement
- Textbooks and supplies
CalWORKs
CalWORKs provides education, training and supportive services to students on public assistance,
including:
- Assessment
- Academic, career and personal counseling
- Development of a Student Educational Plan
- Priority registration
- Job placement services/college work study
- Child-care vouchers
- Work experience
- Employment preparation workshops
- Academic supplies
- Transportation assistance
NextUp
NextUp supports the educational journey of current and former foster youth on our campus.
DREAMers Scholars
DREAMers Scholars is designed to improve student success and help to successfully transition undocumented
students, DACA students and those from mixed status families into college.
The program provides:
- Academic Counseling
- Referrals to student services programs
- Community resources
