The Hartnell College Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide financial assistance and support to low-income and historically underserved students.
EOPS emerged from the American Civil Rights Movement and was established by the California legislature on September 4th, 1969. In accordance with Senate Bill 164, EOPS is a state-wide initiative that guarantees to offer low-income and historically underserved students services that are "over, above, and in addition to" the college's standard programs.
By offering academic help, counseling, financial aid, and other supportive services to students while they are on their educational journey at Hartnell College, we are here to ensure that our students thrive in college.
Other Supportive Services
Other supportive services can include, financial aid grants (if funding allows), workshops and events, cap and gown voucher at graduation, UC/CSU application fee waivers, and other other free “in office” services like printing, scantrons, and school supplies!
Am I Eligible for EOPS?
To qualify for EOPS, you must meet the following requirements:
- Meet one of the following criteria:
- 1st generation college student
- Current or former foster youth
- English is or was not the primary language spoken in your home
- Have not graduated from high school or obtained the GED
- Graduated from high school with a GPA below 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
- Is or was previously enrolled in remedial education or basic skills
Apply to EOPS
Think you might be eligible? Complete the EOPS application. Once it has been processed, the EOPS office will send an e-mail to your Hartnell e-mail account notifying you of your eligibility status and your next steps.
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Explore More Support at Hartnell
At Hartnell, we offer many different support programs and services designed to a wide variety of needs. As an EOPS student, you may also be eligible for more support.