Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) helps students facing social, economic, educational, or linguistic barriers enroll and succeed at California community colleges.

We offer academic and support counseling, financial aid, and other services to help students stay enrolled and reach their educational and career goals.

EOPS students who are single parents receiving public assistance can also join CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education). CARE provides additional support so students can gain the education, training, and skills they need for self-sufficiency and upward mobility.

   

      

EOPS Services

  • Academic planning and advising
  • Personal and career counseling
  • Priority registration
  • Textbook vouchers*
  • Calculator and textbook loan programs
  • Computer and printing services
  • EOPS financial grants*
  • Transfer and academic success workshops
  • Transfer and graduation assistance
  • Advice and assistance with admission, registration, assessment and financial aid procedures
  • Cap and gown funds for graduating students
  • University campus visits

*Vouchers and Grants are based on eligibility and state funding

Additional services may be available for students who qualify for CARE (single parents) or Guardian Scholars/NextUP (current or former foster youth).

     

    

    

EOPS Eligibility Requirements

To be Eligible for EOPS, you must: 

  • Enrolled in 12+ units (or less if approved by DSS or EOPS Counselor)
  • Be a California Resident, AB540, or Daca Student
  • Completed less than 105 degree-applicable units & not have earned a Bachelor's Degree
  • Be academically AND financially disadvantaged as determined by CA State EOPS guidelines (See below for more details)

Academic Disadvantage Criteria (At least 1 or more of the following must apply to you):

  • 1st-Generation college student
  • English is NOT your parents' native/first language
  • Previously enrolled in remedial (basic education) courses in High School and/or College

Financially Disadvantage Criteria (At least 1 or more of the following must apply to you):

  • Be eligible for the California Promise Grant Program (CCPG Part A or B)
  • Meet the CCPG Part B 2025-2026 Income Standards (Based on 2024 IRS Tax/Household Information) 

CCPG-B Income Standards for 2026-2027

CCPG-B Income Standards for 2026-2027

Family Size Base Year Income
1 $23,475
2 $31,725
3 $39,975
4 $48,225
5 $56,475
6 $64,725
7 $72,975
8 $81,225
Each additional family member $8,250

5CCR § 58620: Student (dependent or independent) household income in the prior year equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for a family of that size.


5CCR § 58620(b)(1)(F): For purposes of this subdivision, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines used each year shall be the most recently published guidelines immediately preceding the academic year for which a fee waiver is requested.


Federal poverty guidelines available here:

Prior HHS Poverty Guidelines and Federal Register References | ASPE

    

    

    

Apply to EOPS

  1. For New Students: If you haven't already applied for admission to De Anza, you'll need to submit the application for admission.

    For returning students, you will need to submit a new application for admission if you did not take classes in the previous quarter in either Fall, Winter, Spring. (You don't need to do this if you only skipped summer session.)
  2. Review the program eligibility requirements listed above

  3. Complete all of the following:
    1. File for FAFSA prior to filing your EOPS application
    2. Complete the New Student Orientation if you have not already done so
    3. Complete the 2026-27 EOPS/CARE/GSP/NEXTUP Application
    4. Complete the California College Promise Grant Application
  4. Once you have submitted your application, a team member will get back to you via email for your next steps. 

Application period for Fall 2026 is now closed

Please be on the lookout for our upcoming EOPS enrollment period for Winter Quarter. If you’d like to be notified when enrollment opens, please sign up for our interest form by clicking the red button below.

If you are a student parent or former foster youth, please reach out to us below. There is no deadline for CARE/GSP/NextUp programs.
   

If you have any questions, please contact us at 408-864-8950 or eops@fhda.edu.

Complete Interest Form Here

    

Questions? please contact us at 408-864-8950 or eops@fhda.edu.

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