EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM - EOP Fall 2010 Counselor Conference

Introduction What is EOP? What Can EOP Do for Students? Who May Apply? EOP Income Criteria Applying to EOP Additional Information About EOP?

What is EOP? Established in 1969 under SB 1072 Provides academic support and retention services to historically low income and educationally underserved disadvantaged 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

EOP Programs available at 22 CSU campuses…

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 EOP/EOP&S Differences

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 applicants must meet the low-income guidelines listed in the table below: DEPENDENT STUDENTS FAMILY MAXIMUM TOTAL SIZE PARENTAL INCOME 2$33,600 3$37,600 4$43,500 5$49,100 6$55,400 7$60,200 8$64,900 INDEPENDENT STUDENTS FAMILY MAXIMUM SIZE INCOME Single, No Dependents 1 $13,200 Married, No Dependents 2 $24,100 Other Than Spouse With Dependents Other 2 $41,200 than a Spouse 3 $47,700 4 $55,900 5 $63,700 6 $72,300 7 $78,900 8 $85,500 Who May Apply?

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

Online Undergraduate Admission Application: Step 11 ( ** Students must first submit an online Undergraduate admission application before completing the online EOP application. Applying through the Educational Opportunity Program Alternative PDF Undergraduate Application: 37. Do you wish to apply or reapply through the Educational Opportunity Program?

EOP Online Application Form – Completed by student

EOP Online Recommendation Form – Completed by counselor or teacher Message Online Form

EOP Alternative PDF Application – Completed by student

EOP Alternative PDF Recommendation Form (2) – Completed by counselor or teacher

Transfer Students Must have a GPA of 2.0 (‘C’) or better in all transferable units attempted, and meet the transfer student standards for regular admission to CSU. Minimum of 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units Must have completed: 30 semester units of general education courses with a ‘C’ average in all general education courses attempted Transfer Applicants may be required to submit verification of EOP/S participation from the previous college or university *Currently, CSU, Dominguez Hills and Sacramento State do not accept Transfer students into the EOP program.

CSU BakersfieldCSU Channel IslandsCSU ChicoCSU Dominguez HillsCSU FresnoCSU Fullerton Mr. Keith F. Powell Ms. Leah AlvaradoMs. Victoria BassMs. Katrina HermosoMs. Irene PerezMs. Willie Bugaoan 9001 Stockdale HighwayOne University DriveFirst and Normal Streets 1000 E. Victoria Street5150 North Maple Ave. 800 N. State College Blvd Bakersfield, CA Camarillo, CA 93012Chico, CA 95929Carson, CA 90747Fresno, CA Fullerton, CA Phone: (661) Phone: (805) Phone: (530) Phone: (310) Phone: (559) Phone: (657) Fax: (661) Fax: (805) Fax: (530) Fax: (310) Fax: (559) Fax: (657) CSU East BayHumboldt State Univ.CSU Long BeachCSU Los AngelesCSU Monterey BayCSU Northridge Mr. Enrique MendozaMs. Chryste JohnsonMs. Gail WaltersMs. Lizett BobadillaMs. Carina CisnerosMs. Doris Clark Carlos Bee Blvd. Mr. Steve Ladwig 1250 Bellflower Blvd State University Dr. 100 Campus Center Dr Nordhoff Street Hayward, CA 94542One Harpst Street Long Beach, CA 90840Los Angeles, CA 90032Seaside, CA Northridge, CA Phone: (510) Arcata, CA Phone: (562) Phone: (323) Phone: (831) Phone: (818) Fax: (510) Phone: (707) Fax: (562) Fax: (323) Fax: (831) Fax: (818) Fax: (707) Cal Poly PomonaCSU SacramentoCSU San BernardinoSan Diego State Univ. San Francisco State Univ. San José State Ms. Leticia Guzman-ScottMr. David OrtegaMr. Mario E. BaezaMs. Berennice J. GilMr. Oscar M. GardeaMs. Debra Griffith 3801 West Temple Avenue6000 J Street5500 University Parkway5500 Campanile Drive1600 Holloway AvenueOne Washington Square Pomona, CA 91768Sacramento, CA 95819San Bernardino, CA 92407San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA 94132San Jose, CA Phone: (909) Phone: (916) Phone: (909) Phone: (619) Phone: (415) Phone: (408) Fax: (909) Fax: (916) Fax: (909) Fax: (619) Fax: (415) Fax: (408) Cal Poly San Luis ObispoCSU San MarcosSonoma State UniversityCSU Stanislaus Ms. Kathleen A. CastilloMs. Norma LariosMs. Lisa BrooksMr. Lee Renner Student Acad. Serv. Bldg S. Twin Oaks Valley1801 East Cotati Avenue801 West Monte Vista Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407San Marcos, CA 92096Rohnert Park, CA 94928Turlock, CA Phone: (805) Phone: (760) Phone: (707) Phone: (209) Fax: (805) Fax: (760) Fax: (707) Fax: (209) EOP Program Contacts

  Individual campus EOP department websites Additional Information About EOP