Current Students

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Fall 2026 Services

  • $250 Book Grant and $50 Supply Grant– Accessed through the Palomar College Bookstore
  • Parking Permit/Transit Pass– Complete emailed Transportation Survey to receive service.
  • Waived Student Health & Student PIC Card fees
  • Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) MembershipReimbursement for the one-time $100 PTK induction fee. Schedule an appointment with your EOPS counselor for reimbursement.
  • Graphing CalculatorStudents must be enrolled in a course where a graphing calculator is required. Schedule an appointment with your EOPS counselor to initiate this one-time request.
  • Transfer Application Fee Waiver/ReimbursementCSU application fees should be waived automatically – if you apply to another institution and are seeking reimbursement, schedule an appointment with your EOPS counselor to initiate this request.
  • Priority EnrollmentEnroll in your summer and fall classes before other students. Don’t forget to take advantage of your early enrollment date!
  • Priority Tutoring (STAR/STEM) Just mention you are EOPS!

Student Responsibilities

To remain eligible for the EOPS services indicated above you must adhere to the following.

  • Attend three EOPS counseling contacts each semester (see timeline below)
  • Attend or cancel all scheduled counseling appointments 
  • Complete the semester with 9+ units (6 units if a DRC waiver is on file) 
  • Maintain a 2.0 semester GPA or better 
  • Follow your Comprehensive Education Plan developed with your EOPS Counselor

Fall 2026 Counseling Contact Timeline

First Contact: August 3rd – September 18

Second Contact: September 21 – October 30

Third Contact: November 2 – December 18