{"id":60,"date":"2013-11-21T16:07:41","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T00:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:40:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:40:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/","title":{"rendered":"EOPS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/11\/EOPS-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/11\/EOPS-Logo-1024x390.png\" alt=\"Palomar College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services logo\" class=\"wp-image-6134\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/11\/EOPS-Logo-1024x390.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/11\/EOPS-Logo-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/11\/EOPS-Logo-768x292.png 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/11\/EOPS-Logo.png 1158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extended Opportunities Programs &amp; Services (EOPS)<\/strong> is a state-funded program designed for the orientation, recruitment and retention of California residents who are economically, socially, and educationally disadvantaged. EOPS assists students in reaching their educational goals through academic support and financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are now accepting applications for the <strong>Spring 2027 semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application Deadline: <strong>Friday, March 5<\/strong>, <strong>2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Eligible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may qualify for EOPS if they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are enrolled in at least <strong>12 units<\/strong> (or qualify under approved exceptions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet California residency or AB 540 requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate educational and\/or economic disadvantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have completed fewer than 70 degree-applicable units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of EOPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EOPS is designed to help students achieve their academic, career, and personal goals through a variety of support services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Priority registration assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated EOPS counseling and academic support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book service assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer and university application assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops and student success resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for additional guidance, resources, and a community committed to your success, we encourage you to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\/psc\/palc9prd\/EMPLOYEE\/SA\/c\/G3FRAME.G3SEARCH_FL.GBL?&amp;G3SEARCHGRP=STUDENT_SERVICES&amp;G3FORM_TYPE=SS_EOPSAPP&amp;G3FORM_CONDITION=Default&amp;G3FORM_TASK=ADD&amp;PORTALPARAM_PTCNAV=G3SEARCH_FL_GBL&amp;EOPP.SCNode=SA&amp;EOPP.SCPortal=EMPLOYEE&amp;EOPP.SCName=G_NCOL_STUDENT_SERVICES&amp;EOPP.SCLabel=&amp;EOPP.SCPTcname=PT_PTPP_SCFNAV_BASEPAGE_SCR&amp;PTAL_ID=EMPLOYEE.G3WORKCENTER_LINK&amp;PortalHostNode=SA&amp;PortalRegistryName=EMPLOYEE&amp;FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.PORTAL_BASE_DATA.CO_NAVIGATION_COLLECTIONS.G_NCOL_STUDENT_SERVICES.G_CRFL_STUDENT_SS_EOPSADEFADD&amp;IsFolder=false&amp;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2026\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6448\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EOPS understands that meeting academic and financial needs is essential to student success. With care and responsiveness, we provide a range of innovative and traditional support services to help eligible students stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve their educational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building AA\/ST,  Room: AA-141&nbsp;(upstairs)<br>1150 W. Mission Road, San&nbsp;Marcos<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/about\/locations\/\">Directions to San Marcos campus&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: (760) 744- 1150 ext. 2449<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: eopsadmin@palomar.edu (general inquires) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday \u2013 Thursday 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br>Friday 8:00AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow us on Instagram:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/palomar.eops\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Extended Opportunities Programs &amp; Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed for the orientation, recruitment and retention of California residents who are economically, socially, and educationally disadvantaged. 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