Student Support Programs: EOP, EOPS, and TRIO

Student Support Programs: EOP, EOPS, and TRIO

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As a college student, you may feel completely fine one day. The next day, you may feel overwhelmed when it comes to calculating various college costs and fees. Fortunately, there are statewide programs that can help students like yourself with course materials, textbooks, and much more. Student success programs such as EOP, EOPS, and TRIO were developed to streamline a supportive pathway with additional resources. Here’s a breakdown of the programs and the services they provide:

What is EOP?

The Educational Opportunity Program was created to assist students, in order for them to receive support services to ensure academic success. Support services include but are not limited to tutoring, financial assistance, personal counseling, academic advising, graduate school prep, and more.

Who is eligible for EOP? 

Undergraduate students who are:

  • A California resident
  • A First-generation college student(Neither of your parents has received a bachelor’s degree)
  • Academically disadvantaged and/or come from a low-income background
  • Enrolled full-time(Part-time students need to request approval)

Why is EOP important?

  • EOP provides grants to students who participate
  • Access to extensive workshops for academic and personal success
  • Networking opportunities for community events

What is EOPS? 

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services is a support program that is offered to community college students to encourage college completion. EOPS offers similar benefits to EOP, such as tutoring, individualized counseling, and financial support.

Who is eligible for EOPS?

 Community college students who are:

  •  A California resident
  • Eligible for California College Promise Grant Fee Waiver
  •  Enrolled full-time (12 units of more)
  • Have completed less than 70 degree-applicable units 
  • Academically disadvantaged
  • Pursuing an Associate’s degree

Why is EOPS important?

  • EOPS provides financial assistance for textbooks, reduced student bus pass/parking permits and meal vouchers 
  • Participants receive priority registration for classes
  • Opportunities for professional development and networking

What is TRIO?

TRIO is also a statewide program that aims to directly support students throughout college. This program was created to promote social, academic, personal and professional development.

Who is eligible for TRIO?

An undergraduate student that is:

  • A US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or a U.S National
  • A first-generation college student
  • Able to provide proof of physical or learning disability
  • Low-income

Why is TRIO important?

  •  TRIO can offer graduate school advising and exam prep, career counseling, and professional development skills
  •  Students are able to receive priority registration
  • Students also have the opportunity to receive a peer mentor for navigating student life on campus

 

These programs collectively provide various ways for students to be successful throughout college. To apply for the TRIO program in any college system, you can contact the student services department at your campus for program eligibility, forms, and deadlines. If you or a colleague is interested in applying for EOP, click the following links below.

To apply for a EOPS at a community college, click here

To apply for CSU EOP, click here 

To apply for UC EOP, click here

Basic Needs: Student Navigator Network

Basic Needs: Student Navigator Network

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Basic Needs: Student Navigator Network 

The Student Navigator Network (SNN) was a system designed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that aimed to assist students with resources to pursue higher education. The Student Navigator program is largely run by Rise, a non-profit that addresses the challenges students face at college. Rise helps students apply for emergency financial assistance, find community support systems, learn their public health benefits and receive updates on policies, programs, and resources. The Student Navigator Network largely serves college students in higher education either at trade school or at community colleges in Los Angeles County. However, the LA cohort-based out of USC is willing to connect all California’s college students to resources. Resources include financial, academic, and personal assistance. This aims to help bridge the gap between students and the higher education system by offering resources needed to assist these institutions.  

The Student Navigator Network has served over 7,000 students. They helped students receive at least $897,875 in financial assistance. The Student Navigator Network works on a three-tier strategy at a micro, mezzo, and macro level. The micro-level aims to work with individual students in the form of outreach and advocacy. Partners aim to provide students with emotional support, encouragement and help students create a timeline to accomplish their goals. The mezzo scale aims to have practitioners work with institutions and communities to make a difference in students’ lives like identifying and improving campus resources and collaborating with community and government programs. The marco level has practitioners work on large-scale advocacy programs on all government levels to address the inequity in public education institutions. 

For more information regarding the SNN and to help you find emergency financial aid, apply for public benefits, and connect with local resources visit this link: Our Student Navigator Network. 

If you are a student seeking to start your own Student Navigator Network on your campus submit this interest form: Student Navigator Network Form. 

The Student Navigator Network is an excellent opportunity for students who are looking for resources to guide them throughout their college experience. The Student Navigator Network is met to aid and assist students throughout their college journey. The hope is that this program can help diminish the stigma students feel when asking for help and bridge the gap of inequity in the higher education system.