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Student Services II:Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
& Foster Youth Programs
Fall 2012 Community College Counselor Conference
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
Introduction What is EOP? What Can EOP Do for Students? Who May Apply? EOP Income Criteria Applying to EOP Additional Information About EOP?
Established in 1969 under SB 1072 Provides academic support and retention services to historically
low income and educationally underserved students Targets students who have the potential to perform satisfactorily
in the CSU but have not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background
Provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population
Tailors their programs to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population
What is EOP?
EOP Programs available at 22 CSU campuses…
What Can EOP Do for Students? Provides orientation sessions to help students learn about
campus services and programs Provides tutoring, advising and specialized retention
services Provides transitional support such as the Summer Bridge
Program Awards EOP grant to eligible students
What Can EOP Do for Students? Income
– Higher Ranges Per Family Size
(EOP&S BOG Waiver Income Criteria vs. CSU EOP Income Criteria)
Selection Process– Application Process (CSU General & EOP 4 Part Supplement)– Admissions Processes– Financial Aid Eligibility (Higher Cost of Attendance)– Student Eligibility Requirements (Regular & Special Admits)– EOP&S Book Vouchers vs. EOP Grant
Who May Apply? Historically low-income and educationally underserved
undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college
Students who demonstrate academic potential and motivation
EOP Income Criteria
DEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family MaximumSize Income
2 $35,200
3 $39,400
4 $45,600
5 $51,500
6 $58,200
7 $63,200
8 $68,200
INDEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family MaximumSize Income
Single, No Dependents 1 $15,000
Married, No Dependents 2 $26,200Other Than Spouse
With Dependents Other 2 $45,200than a Spouse
3 $51,800
4 $61,000
5 $69,700
6 $79,400
7 $86,800
8 $94,200
EOP applicants must meet the low-income guidelines* listed in the table below:
*Guidelines are based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $1,500 for federal student financial aid.
Applying to EOP Students must complete and submit an application for
Undergraduate Admission to the campus before applying to the EOP program.
Application to the Educational Opportunity Program includes:– 1) Completed Undergraduate Admission application to the
campus – 2) Completed EOP application with:
Applicant Information form Two Recommendation forms
EOP Contacts
Additional Information About EOP CSUMentor site:
– www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop California State University site:
– www.calstate.edu/eop Individual campus EOP department websites
FOSTER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Who is a former foster youth?
Children who were removed by the courts from their family of origin due to abuse and/or neglect,
and placed into the care of extended family members, foster parents or non-relative
caregivers until their 18th birthday.
Common Barriers to College K-12 school and placement instability Academic/learning gaps Lack of educational advocacy Low high school graduation rates Records transfer and confidentiality issues High rate of homelessness after emancipation Long-term effects of abuse and neglect
Campus Programs for Foster Youth CSU Bakersfield – EOP CSU Channel Islands – EOP CSU Chico – EOP CSU Dominguez Hills – Toro
Scholars CSU East Bay – Renaissance
Scholars CSU Fresno – Renaissance
Scholars
CSU Fullerton – Guardian Scholars
Humboldt State University – EOP
CSU Long Beach – EOP CSU Los Angeles – EOP CSU Northridge – Resilient
Scholars
Campus Programs for Foster Youth CSU Monterey Bay – EOP Cal Poly Pomona –
Renaissance Scholars CSU Sacramento – Guardian
Scholars CSU San Bernardino – EOP
Foster Youth Program San Diego State University –
Guardian Scholars San Francisco State University
– Guardian Scholars
San José State University – Guardian Scholars
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – EOP
CSU San Marcos – ACE Scholars
Sonoma State University – EOP CSU Stanislaus – Promise
Scholars
Campus Support Services May Include: Outreach and Recruitment Admission assistance Financial assistance Housing assistance Orientation to college life
(e.g., EOP Summer Bridge) Academic advising and
monitoring
Counseling and support Mentorship opportunities Life skills workshops Employment opportunities Social and academic
celebrations Career planning and
assistance Student Drop-In Center
Scholarship Programs for Foster Youth Foster A Dream (Bay Area) Fostering Futures (Bay Area) Larkin Street (Bay Area) Orphan Foundation of America (National) Orangewood Children’s Foundation (Orange
County) Silicon Valley Children’s Fund – YES
Scholars United Friends of the Children (Los Angeles
County) Promise 4 Kids (San Diego County) Board of Governors Fee Waiver- BOG
(Community Colleges)
www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
California Student Aid Commission California Chafee Grant Program This is a federally funded program
administered through the California Student Aid Commission.
Gives up to $5000 to eligible former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses at California Community Colleges, Cal State Universities and University of California campuses, etc.
Foster Youth Educational Planning GuideWhat’s Inside? This planning guide contains checklists, tips and
information to support foster youth from 7th grade through 12th grade who have a dream of a college education.
Who should have one? Foster youth, caregivers, social workers, educators and
advocates.
Why should I need it? To monitor and track the educational progress of foster
youth to career and college preparation.
How can I get one? The guides are available at
www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth
Foster Youth Programs
For additional information visit
www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth
for specific programs available to foster youth at the23 California State University campuses
QUESTIONS!
Thank you!
www.calstate.edu