1. Saddleback College Maria Yamilet Paniagua EOPS Specialist (949)582-4275

2. Community Colleges in California There are 110 community colleges in California. There are 110 community colleges in California. It is the best way to be admitted to a 4-year university. It is the best way to be admitted to a 4-year university. Students who attend a community college receive preference to transfer to a University of California (UC) or a State University. Students who attend a community college receive preference to transfer to a University of California (UC) or a State University.

3. What do community colleges have to offer? Certificates (Technical Careers) Certificates (Technical Careers) Transfer Programs Transfer Programs Study Abroad Programs Study Abroad Programs Honor Programs Honor Programs Personal Development Personal Development

4. E xtended O pportunity P rogram and S ervices A state sponsored support program that assists our students in reaching their educational goals. A state sponsored support program that assists our students in reaching their educational goals. : funds to buy textbooks, priority in registration, academic counseling, scholarships, and other services. Services: funds to buy textbooks, priority in registration, academic counseling, scholarships, and other services.

5. Eligibility Requirements for EOPS Considered a resident of California by the Admissions Office Considered a resident of California by the Admissions Office Take 12 units Take 12 units Have an educational need, example: first generation in the family to attend a university. Have an educational need, example: first generation in the family to attend a university. Apply for financial aid and eligible for the “Board of Governors Fee Waiver” or have a EFC of zero. www.FAFSA.ed.gov Apply for financial aid and eligible for the “Board of Governors Fee Waiver” or have a EFC of zero. www.FAFSA.ed.gov www.FAFSA.ed.gov

6. Who can attend Saddleback Community College? Anyone over the age of 18 Anyone over the age of 18 High school graduates High school graduates Non-graduates –18 years or older Non-graduates –18 years or older

7. Early Bird Program Application period is March 1 - March 27

8. The Early Bird program is designed for high school seniors and provides the following benefits: Early application for the Fall 2009 semester Early application for the Fall 2009 semester Early matriculation services Early matriculation services Priority enrollment for the Fall 2009 semester Priority enrollment for the Fall 2009 semester Students who complete the “Early Bird” program will register before other new students. Students who complete the “Early Bird” program will register before other new students.

9. Early Bird Application Workshops: Friday, March 6 th 2p.m.-4p.m. Friday, March 13 th 2p.m.-4p.m. Monday, March 16 th 2p.m.-4p.m. Student Service Center (SSC) 225A For more information visit our website www.saddleback.edu/matriculation