Mission EOPS/CARE

Extended Opportunity Program & Services is designed to help underserved, at-promise students achieve their academic and personal goals.

Eligible students receive personal and academic counseling. 

Submit your application to CARE and our student success communities today! Or, if you aren't ready to apply, add your name to our Interest Form and we'll follow up.

Student Support Form

Interest Form

EOPS Benefits Include

  • First-day Priority Registration
  • Academic, career, and personal Counseling
  • Book Vouchers
  • Financial assistance with Transfer application fees
  • EOPS Grants (funding permitted)
  • FREE School supplies
  • FREE Snack Bar in EOPS Office
  • EOPS student success workshops, activities and campus tours
  • Laptop and calculator loans
  • Additional services and referrals to community services

Do You Qualify for EOPS?

How Do I Qualify?
  • Be a resident of California or a CA DREAMER/DACA/AB540 student
  • Be enrolled full-time (12+ units) during your first semester in EOPS (DSPS/Foster Youth reduced unit accommodation: 9 units)
  • Qualify for a California College Promise Grant 
    • Method A, B or C with a Zero EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
  • Have an academic need such as:
    • You did not graduate from high school or did not obtain an equivalent (must verify).
    • You graduated from high school with a grade average less than 2.50 on a 4.0 scale (must verify).
    • You do not qualify for college level math or English as required for an Associate Degree at Mission.
    • You are a first generation college student. Your parent(s) did not receive a bachelor's degree in or out of this country.
    • You are an emancipated foster youth and/or you were in foster care, kinship care guardianship and/or ward of the court upon your 18th birthday (you must be between the ages of 18-22.)
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
  • A program that empowers students to overcome, persevere, and succeed with the support of staff and assigned counselors to guide you toward your academic and career goals.
  • A place to build a diverse community with like-minded students while enjoying services such as FREE printing, school supplies, laptop/calculator loan programs, and a positive, stress-free study area.
  • A helping hand that eases a student's financial burden by providing book vouchers, grants, transportation assistance, and much more!