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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM - EOP
Fall 2012 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?
Established in 1969 under SB 1072 Provides academic support and retention services to historically
low income and educationally underserved 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
What is EOP?
EOP Programs available at 22 CSU campuses…
What Can EOP Do for Students? 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
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 Income Criteria
DEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family MaximumSize Income
2 $35,200
3 $39,400
4 $45,600
5 $51,500
6 $58,200
7 $63,200
8 $68,200
INDEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family MaximumSize Income
Single, No Dependents 1 $15,000
Married, No Dependents 2 $26,200Other Than Spouse
With Dependents Other 2 $45,200than a Spouse
3 $51,800
4 $61,000
5 $69,700
6 $79,400
7 $86,800
8 $94,200
EOP applicants must meet the low-income guidelines* listed in the table below:
*Guidelines are based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $1,500 for federal student financial aid.
Applying to EOP High School Graduate or Equivalent Meet CSU Eligibility for Regular Admission EOP considers admission for students who may
not meet regular admission criteria on a campus by campus basis
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
EOP Contacts
Additional Information About EOP CSUMentor site:
– www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop California State University site:
– www.calstate.edu/eop Individual campus EOP department websites
www.calstate.edu
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Foster Youth ProgramsFoster Youth Programs
Foster Youth Programs:
Who is a former foster youth?
Children who were removed by the courts from their family of origin due to abuse and/or neglect, and placed into the care
of extended family members, foster parents or non-relative caregivers until
their 18th birthday.
Foster Youth Programs:
• Outreach and Recruitment• Admission assistance• Financial assistance• Housing assistance• Orientation to college life (e.g., EOP Summer Bridge) • Academic advising and monitoring
• Counseling and support• Mentorship opportunities• Life skills workshops• Employment opportunities• Social and quarterly celebrations• Post-graduation career planning and assistance• Student Drop-In Center
Foster Youth Programs:
For specific programs available to foster youth at CSU and UC campuses:
CSU: http://www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth/
UC:http://www.ucop.edu/studentservices/campus-directories.html
Foster Youth Programs:
Foster Youth Programs:Scholarship Programs for Foster Youth
Foster A Dream (Bay Area) Fostering Futures (Bay Area) Larkin Street (Bay Area) Orphan Foundation of America
(National) Orangewood Children’s Foundation
(Orange County) Silicon Valley Children’s Fund – YES
Scholars United Friends of the Children (Los
Angeles County) Promise 4 Kids (San Diego County) Board of Governors Fee Waiver- BOG
(Community Colleges)
Foster Youth Programs:
www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
California Chafee Grant Program This is a federally funded
program administered through the California Student Aid Commission.
Gives up to $5000 to eligible former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses at California Community Colleges, Cal State Universities and University of California campuses, etc.
Foster Youth Educational Planning GuideWhat’s Inside? This planning guide contains checklists, tips and
information to support foster youth from 7th grade through 12th grade who have a dream of a college education.
Who should have one? Foster youth, caregivers, social workers, educators and
advocates.
Why should I need it? To monitor and track the educational progress of foster
youth to career and college preparation.
How can I get one? The guides are available at
www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth
UC Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
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• Unique at Each UC • Target population:
Low income First generation college student California resident (or Tribally registered
Native American from any state) Graduated from an under-resourced/low-API
California High School Undocumented, AB540
EOP “Eligibility”
• Goals:Academic success, retention, and graduation
Holistic development (personal, academic, professional, and extra curricular)
Increase in students entering graduate and professional schools
Academic and community leadership
EOP at UC
• Core services:Transitional support (Bridge, STEP, orientation to campus life, etc.)
Academic advising (holistic)Professional and peer academic advisors
Tutorial assistancePersonal, cultural, and social supportPreparation for professional and graduate schools
EOP at UC
EOP at UC We are passionate
about helping your students strategize their undergraduate careers.
We strongly believe in a developmental solution-focused approach
Examples: Pre-Med Student Personal Health A tailored academic plan that
maximizes their potential AND success
Courses + Professors that match student
Internship/Work-Study that strengthens their skills & resume
Undergraduate research
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EOP at UC
• Undergraduate Admissions Application
How to “Apply”
Educational Opportunity Program Check if you want to apply for the Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP). If you apply to EOP, you will need to report your parents’ level of education, family size and income later in the application.
Discuss your reasons for applying to EOP.
Graduation Rates
UC EOP Graduation Rates are comparable to overall UC Graduation Rates
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Campus Contacts