CARE Program Services

  • Academic Counseling
  • Assistance with Student Fees**
  • Assistance with Textbooks Fees**
  • Auto Maintenance Reimbursements
  • CARE Semester Grants
  • Child Care Referrals
  • Community Referrals
  • Educational School Supplies
  • Grocery Cards
  • Honor Society Fee Reimbursements
  • Laptop Semester Loan Program
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Workshops & Events

EOPS/CARE Onboarding STEPS TO COMPLETE

Step 1

Apply to EOPS/CARE: Please allow 2-3 weeks for us to review and process your application.

Step 2

  • Carefully read the EOPS Eligibility email sent to you and complete one of the following options:
    • Complete the EOPS New Student Online Orientation
      • Links will be included in your EOPS/CARE approval email 
    • Sign EOPS Mutual Responsibility Contract
    • Schedule a one-on-one session with an EOPS/CARE Academic Counselor to create a Student Educational Plan

Step 3

The CARE Program staff will contact you via email and phone regarding your CARE Program status and any required documentation.

Step 4

Step 5

All new CARE students must attend a CARE orientation & sign the CARE Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC) prior to receiving CARE services. 

 CARE Program Requirements

3 Required Counseling Contacts

  • 1st – During the beginning of the semester term
  • 2nd – Academic Progress Report Submission. See APR information below. 
  • 3rd – Can be scheduled after APR submission and must be completed before the end of the semester term.

CARE Coordinator Appointment

You must meet with the CARE Coordinator at least once during the semester term. This appointment will also fulfill your EOPS Student Specialist Appointment requirement.

Academic Progress Report (APR)

The APR is a very important tool that will give you an indication of your academic status in your courses. It is state mandated that EOPS/CARE utilize this process as a means of measuring success. This requirement will also help your counselors and instructors monitor your academic progress, coordinate interventions, and make appropriate referrals (i.e.: tutoring) if necessary. Submission of a passing APR (C grade or higher in all courses) will count for credit as a 2nd counseling contact. Only non-passing APR submissions will require a 2nd Counseling appointment.

Workshop

CARE students are required to complete 2 approved CARE workshops to be eligible for the end-of-semester CARE grant.