EOPS/CARE

Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education program (CARE)

 

The Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education program also known as CARE is a state-funded program designed to assist single parents who are receiving CalWORKs/TANF and are EOPS eligible.

CARE is a supplemental program of EOPS that provides additional supportive services to eligible EOPS students. Before joining the CARE program, students must first be eligible and accepted into the EOPS program.   

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1st Tier Priority Registration

First-tier priority registration is given to EOPS/CARE students, who can register 1 day ahead of other priority groups and the general student body. For more information about registration, including priority registration dates, please view the Registration webpage.

Learn More About Registration

Assigned Counselors

A dedicated EOPS/CARE counselor who will help you develop an educational plan that lists the courses you must take to reach your educational goals. Our counselors are available to offer support with personal difficulties that may prevent you from succeeding in school and referrals to campus and community services that students may need.

Meet the EOPS Counselors

Book Credit

Our program offers Book Credits to qualified students each semester to help cover the cost of textbooks. You may utilize the book credit to help pay for textbooks, USB drives, thesauruses, and dictionaries in the Hartnell College bookstore. You must adhere to the Book Credit Policy to maintain eligibility.

Book Credit Policy

Lending Library

Through our office's Lending Library, you can check out free textbooks, Chromebooks, and calculators. Every semester, items from the lending library are made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Before purchasing class materials out of pocket, check out our Lending Library Inventory.

Lending Library Inventory

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 CARE? 

CARE is a supplemental program of EOPS. In order to qualify, you must meet all EOPS eligibility requirements. EOPS/CARE student must meet the following criteria:

Be a California resident or meet the AB540 California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption.
Have a current financial aid application on file.
Qualify for the California College Promise Grant under methods A or B (Income Maximum for 2024-2025)
Registered for 9 units or more (exceptions may apply for students in DSPS).
Have completed less than 70 degree applicable units.
Be at least 18 years of age
Must have at least one child/dependent under the age of 18.
Student parent and child must be current CalWORKs or TANF Cash Aid recipients.
Be recognized as “single head-of-household” by the Department of Social Services.

Apply to CARE

Think you might be eligible for CARE? Before joining the CARE program, you must first apply to and be accepted into the EOPS program

Complete the EOPS Application

Contact Us

EOPS, CARE & CalWORKs Office
hcceops@hartnell.edu
831-755-6860

Explore More Support at Hartnell

At Hartnell, we offer many different support programs and services designed to a wide variety of needs. 

Student Parent Resources

Hartnell College is here to support students with dependent children to achieve academic success and complete their academic program. Hartnell College provides a wide range of State, on-campus, and off-campus student parent services and resources.

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CalWORKs

CalWORKs provides academic support for CalWORKs participants to succeed in both their educational and employment goals.

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