Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S) Program is a state and college funded program designed to assist students with economic, linguistic, and educational challenges to enroll and succeed in the College of Alameda. How?  By offering comprehensive academic and support counseling, financial aid, grants for books, tools, uniform, childcare, transportation, housing and grocery, priority registration and an array of other services aimed at helping students reach their education and career goals.

Who is EOP&S Program for?

1. First – generation college students
2. Students who come from financial hardship
3. Students with below a 2.0 GPA in high school
4. English is not your native language
5. Students who did not graduate from high school or obtain a G.E.D

How to qualify for EOP&S Program?

1. You must be a California resident or eligible for California Dream Act/AB540.
2. You must be eligible for a CA College Promise Grant A, B, or C with zero Student Aid Index (SAI).
3. You must be educationally disadvantage as defined by Title 5, section 56220 and Chancellor’s Office.
4. You must be enrolled in minimum of 12 credit units (full time status) at the time of acceptance in to EOP&S.
5. Must not have completed more than 70 degree – applicable units (excluding basic skills, remedial education and ESL units).

How to apply and get information about the program?

Please visit us at the College of Alameda, Building A right next to the Welcome Center.  Also you could contact our office at 510-748-2219 and/or apply directly online, Login to ConexED .