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Prospective Students

OVERVIEW OF EOPS 

EOPS is a supplemental program that provides financial assistance and academic support for students who receive a limited income and have educational barriers.

Watch our video to learn more!

SERVICES

  • Book Voucher 
  • Counseling (academic, transfer, career and personal)
  • Transportation Support (Parking Permit or Bus Pass) 
  • Priority Registration
  • Educational Grants
  • School Supply Grant
  • Gas Cards
  • Tutoring 
  • University Campus Tours
  • Health Fee Waiver
  • Student ID Card
  • CSU & UC Transfer Application Fee Waiver
  • Graphing Calculator
  • Professional Development & Student Success Workshops
  • Phi Theta Kappa Membership Fee Waiver

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be a California resident or AB540 Eligible.
  • Have completed less than 70 degree applicable units 
  • Enrolled in 12 units or more (full-time). For students with a disability and are enrolled with our Disability Resource Center it is 6 units minimum to be considered full-time. 
  • Qualify for the California College Promise Grant: Method A, B or C with 0 SAI (Student Aid Index). Students must submit their FASA application in order to see what California College Promise Grant they will be given if qualified.

          AND YOU MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 

  • No high school diploma or G.E.D. 
  • High school GPA was below 2.5 
  • Previously enrolled in remedial education 
  • First generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year college degree) 
  • The primary language spoken at home is not English
  • Emancipated Foster Youth
  • Received placement recommendations, based on multiple measures assessments, in degree applicable/transfer-level Math or English coursework with support units.  

Note: For students who are applying for the Summer semester it is important that you are enrolled in 6 units or more. Students with a disability and that are a part of our Disability Resource Center, it is 3 units minimum to be considered full-time.

EOPS Application Update:

EOPS is now accepting Summer 2025 & Fall 2025 applications.

Our student application can be found in our EOPS Home page. For any further questions or assistance, please contact us at eops@palomar.edu