Student must:

• Be a California resident or qualify as a California Dream Act Student
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units (If you are a current/former foster youth and/or have a verified learning disability and/or are a single parent/head of household, you may enroll in a minimum of 9 units)
• Qualify to receive the College Promise Grant (formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) under method A, B, or C with a $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Have earned fewer than 40-degree applicable units with a 2.00 GPA 

In addition, you must meet ONE of the following educationally disadvantaged criteria:

• Previously or currently in remedial education courses (Math and/or English)
• Foster Youth (former or current)
• Did not graduate from high school or obtained a General Educational Diploma (GED)
• High School Grade Point Average (GPA) below 2.50
• Be a first-generation college (parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a college degree)
• English is not the primary language within the household

Application Process (Remotely due to Campus Closure)

1. Submit an application, click HERE to access the online EOPS Application
2. Eligible students will receive an invitation via email (Mt. SAC student email) to participate a mandatory EOPS Information Session (Orientation) via Zoom
3. Attend the Zoom meeting - EOPS Information Session (Orientation)
4. Register in a minimum of 12 units (If you are a current/former foster youth and/or have a verified learning disability and/or are a single parent/head of household, you may enroll in a minimum of 9 units)
5. Welcome to the EOPS Program

• Priority Registration
• Counseling & Advisement
• Textbook Vouchers (based on available funding)
• Tutoring (located in bldg. 6 rm. 108 - temporarily closed)
• Cap & Gown
• University Application Fee Waivers (CSU/UC)

Q: When does EOPS start accepting applications?
A: The EOPS program opens yearly to new applicants in the month of May for the fall semester.

Q: I am an AB 540 student, am I eligible to apply for EOPS?
A: Yes, AB 540 students are eligible to apply for EOPS.

Q: What happens if I drop a class, am I still enrolled in EOPS?
A: Yes, you are still enrolled in EOPS. However, if you are considering dropping a course, then we highly encourage you to speak with your EOPS counselor first.

Q: What happens if I miss a contact?
A: If you miss a contact, then your services for the following semester will be reduced (i.e. book service).

Q: Do I have to see the same counselor?
A: No, you have the option of choosing which ever counselor you would like for your counseling appointment(s).

Q: Can I cancel my appointment?
A: Yes, you can cancel your appointment with 24 hours advance notice.

Q: What happens if I miss my appointment?
A: If you miss an appointment without canceling with 24 hours advance notice, then you will only be eligible for scheduling same-day appointments for the rest of the semester. Same-day appointments require you to schedule an appointment and meet with a counselor on the same day. Please note: same-day appointments are based on counselor availability.

Q: What happens if I am late for an appointment?
A: We do have an on-time policy for appointments. If a student is late, then he/she will only be eligible for same-day appointments for the rest of the semester. 

Q: How early can I check-in for my appointment?
A: You can check-in for your appointment up to 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.