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Specialized support services to help you succeed in college

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) provides comprehensive academic and support counseling, limited financial aid assistance, textbooks, and more to help you overcome financial needs, language barriers, and other academic challenges. 

But that’s not all.  CARE, for single parents receiving public assistance, offers even more support to EOPS students to support your unique needs. 

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Contact EOPS

909-384-4412
Second Floor ADSS, Room 202
Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs - 8am to 5pm
Fri  - CLOSED through August 7, 2026

Fall Hours
Mon-Thurs - 8am to 5pm
Tues-Wed - 8am to 7pm
Fri - 8am to 2pm

Happening in EOPS/ CARE

Upcoming Events

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Oct 02

SBVC EOPS Presents: The Career and Academic Pathways...aka "CAPs Conversations Series": The Public Service, Culture and Society Edition

Friday, October 2, 2026, 11am – 12pm PDT
Oct 08

SBVC EOPS Presents: The Career and Academic Pathways...aka "CAPs Conversations Series": The Manufacturing, Industry and Transportation Edition

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10 – 11am PDT
Oct 15

SBVC EOPS Presents: The Career and Academic Pathways...aka "CAPs Conversations Series": The Science, Engineering and Math Edition

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10 – 11am PDT
Oct 22

SBVC EOPS Presents: The Career and Academic Pathways...aka "CAPs Conversations Series": The Health, Wellness and Athletics Edition

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10 – 11am PDT

How We Can Help You

As an EOPS/CARE student, you’ll have access to resources and opportunities to help you while at SBVC. Resources may vary depending on which program(s) you are a participant of. 

Extended Counseling

A dedicated counselor to help you with your academic plans and the transfer process

Transfer Support

Get help planning and applying to transfer.

Priority A Registration

Register early each semester to help you get the classes you need.

Textbooks & Supplies

Help getting textbooks and supplies you need to be prepared for class.

Parking Assistance

Help with parking permits.

Specialized Academic Success Workshops

Workshops designed to meet your academic needs.

Laptop & Calculator Loans

Laptop and/or calculators are available for you to borrow throughout the semester.

Referrals to Community Resources

We will connect you with the resources to support you and your needs.

Food Assistance

Meal tickets to the on-campus cafeteria. For CARE students.

 

Who is EOPS/ CARE for?

EOPS is available to SBVC students disadvantaged by social, economic, educational or linguistic barriers. As an EOPS student, you may also be eligible for additional support through CARE.  

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  • Be a resident of California or qualify for the AB540 exemption waiver
  • Be enrolled or plan to enroll in a minimum of 12 units for the semester, if not a participant of Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
  • Have not completed more than 70 units from all colleges you have attended
  • Qualify and receive the California College Promise Grant A or B
  • Be an EOPS student
  • Be single-parent, single head of household
  • Be a current recipient of cash aid assistance or a monthly CalWORKs grant
  • Have at least one dependent child under the age of 18

 

Get Started in EOPS/ CARE

All three programs start with EOPS. Use our online form to check your eligibility and complete the EOPS application. Once an EOPS student, our staff will help you to also apply to CARE. 

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