EOPS
Services
- Academic Counseling/Advising: Counselors and an EOPS Advisor are available to assist and support EOPS students with academic, financial aid, career and personal concerns while pursuing their academic goals.
- Workshops: Workshops are conducted in person and/or via Zoom on various topics including stress and anxiety, time management, budgeting, scholarships and more.
- Book Services: EOPS provides book vouchers to assist with the cost of required books.
- Semester Starter Kits: Each program participant receives a semester starter kit that contains several school supplies such as academic calendars, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, and highlighters among others.
- Calculator and Mini-Recorder Loans: Calculators (standard, scientific and graphics) and mini-recorders may be loaned out for the semester.
- Transportation: STAGE bus passes are available between ºÚÁÏ×¨Çø and various towns throughout Siskiyou County. Gas vouchers are also available. These are intended to assist with the transportation cost between college and home.
- Grants: EOPS grants are given each semester if you complete certain program requirements and you have unmet need (as determined by your FAFSA and Financial Aid)
- Miscellaneous: Fee payments of PTK membership, Guaranteed Application Fee waiver – CSU & UC, and cap and gown package for commencement.
Eligibility
- You must be a California resident (have lived in California for at least the past 12 consecutive months).
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more units) when accepted into the program.
- You must have not completed more than 70 degree-applicable units of college level coursework (courses completed at all colleges attended will be considered).
- You must qualify to receive a California College Promise Grant fee waiver.
- You must be educationally disadvantaged (one of the following must apply):
- You do not qualify for minimum level mathematics, reading or writing courses as required for an Associate Degree at ºÚÁÏ×¨Çø.
- You did not graduate from high school or did not obtain a General Education Diploma (GED).
- You graduated from high school with less than a 2.5 grade point average.
- You were previously enrolled in remedial education courses.
- You are a first generation college student (neither of your parents/adoptive parents received a Bachelor's Degree).
How to Apply?
EOPS is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester!
Besides completing and submitting the EOPS application, you must complete the following steps:
- Obtain transcripts of any college(s) attended including ºÚÁÏ×¨Çø before Fall 1990 (if applicable).
Submit a copy of these transcripts with the completed EOPS application.
- Register in 12 or more units.
- Submit a California College Promise Grant with your registration form when you register for your classes in the Admissions and Records Office (must qualify).
- Complete (recommended) a .
Eligible program participants must attend an EOPS orientation and sign a Mutual Responsibility Contract before services can be received.
Contact EOPS
Julia Franco, Administrative Assistant II, EOPS/CARE/Articulation
Marlena Shaffer, EOPS / CARE Program Specialist
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EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs Office, Eddy Hall 3
800 College Avenue
Weed CA 96094
Email: eopsinfo@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5309
Fax (530) 938-5379