EOP&S

Requirements

1. Be a resident of California, or qualify for the AB540 exemption waiver, as determined by the Admission and Records Office
2. Apply and receive a California College Promise Grant, Method A or B
3. Have less than 55 associate degree-applicable units from all colleges attended.
4. Have at least a 2.0 GPA.
5. Have full-time enrollment (12+ units) at the time of application in a program leading towards a career/technical certificate, associate degree or transfer to a four-year institution.
6. Be educationally disadvantaged through one or more of the following criteria: 
   • NOT qualified for enrollment into the minimum level English or Mathematics course that is applicable to the associate degree.
   • NOT a high school graduate nor completed the GED
   • Have a high school GPA below 2.5
   • Been previously enrolled in remedial courses in high school and/or college
   • Be an emancipated foster youth (former foster care youth)
   • Be a first generation college student
   • Be a non-native English speaker