Eligibility for EOPS Programs
- Be a legal resident of CA or be exempt from paying non-resident tuition
- Have completed less than 70 degree applicable units.
- Have full-time enrollment in a program leading towards a career technical certificate, associate degree or transfer to a four year institution.
- Have one or more of these educational disadvantages:
- High school grade point average less than 2.5 or didn't complete high school.
- First generation college student.
- Parent's native language other than English.
- Member of under-represented ethnic group.
- Not have achieved associates degree or higher educational degree.
- Meet income eligibility for the CA College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors
fee waiver) A or B Waiver by:
- Method A: Be a recipient of TANF/CalWORKs or SSI/SSP or General Assistance/General Relief or,
- Method B: Meet income guidelines as determined by the California State Chancellor's office and/or Health and Human Services.
- The Financial Aid office has more information on the income guidelines.
How Do I Apply for EOPS?
- Complete the EOPS application EOPS application-Cuyamaca
- Complete the CA Promise Grant application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please contact the Financial Aid Office for the forms.
- Enroll in 12 units of classes at Cuyamaca College.
- Submit all previous college transcripts to the office of Admissions and Records.
**Please note: Completing the application process does not mean you are automatically in the EOPS program. Entry is based on meeting eligibility requirements and program space. You will be contacted over e-mail regarding next steps if eligible.