EOPS/CARE
AFFILIATED DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES
CalWORKs
Counseling and Advisement Center
Dream Resource Center
NEW APPLICANTS
The EOPS application period for spring 2026 services is now open.
To apply online: EOPS online application
CONTINUING STUDENTS SPRING 2026 REQUIRED CONTACT DATES
1st contact: Feb 2 – Apr 10
2nd contact (progress report): Mar 23 – Apr 10
3rd contact (exit interview): Apr 20 – June 12
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WINTER 2026 OFFICE HOURS
Jan 5 – Feb 12, 2026
Mon–Thur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OFFICE CLOSURE DATES
Jan 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 13 Lincoln's Birthday
Feb 16 Washington's Birthday
Extended opportunity programs and services (EOPS) was established to support community college students from economically and educationally underserved backgrounds in achieving their educational goals and transferring to a four-year institution.
At Citrus College, the EOPS office has one purpose in mind: to help you succeed in your educational goals. We provide students from underserved educational and economic backgrounds with resources that enhance their success and help them make the most of their college experience. We also have an EOPS Summer Bridge program for incoming freshman students.
The EOPS program enhances your educational success through academic counseling, textbook assistance and a variety of valuable support services.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program was created to help single parent EOPS students who are current TANF/CalWORKs participants.
The CARE program is designed to help break the welfare cycle by offering additional support to students who want to receive college-level career training or complete specific educational programs.
As a team, the EOPS/CARE staff offers you guidance in a supportive atmosphere that promotes independence, self-esteem and overall personal success.
CARE Services, Eligibility
CARE services include:
- assistance with textbook funding
- counseling/advisement
- grants
- meal tickets
- peer networking
- school supplies
- self-development workshops
- transportation assistance
Are you eligible for CARE services?
In order to receive CARE services, students must:
- be a participant in TANF/CalWORKs
- be a single head of household
- have at least one child
- qualify for EOPS
Please download the CARE application. [PDF]
EOPS/CARE Services
Counseling Services
Counseling services include educational planning, career and transfer planning and
personal counseling.
Peer Advising
EOPS peer advisors are Citrus students whose own experiences make them a valuable
resource for other students. These positive role models are uniquely familiar with
the inner workings of the campus and are especially knowledgeable about a large number
of services that are offered to Citrus students. EOPS peer advisors have a true interest
in your success.
EOPS and CARE staff members are available for visits and presentations to local high schools and community groups. Topics covered may include:
- admissions information and guidance
- eligibility for EOPS/CARE
- financial aid information
To arrange a presentation at your site regarding the EOPS/CARE program, please contact Sara Gonzales-Tapia at sgonzalestapia@citruscollege.edu or by phone at (626) 914-8556.
- Assistance with textbook funding
- Book loan services
- Community resource referrals
- CSU and UC Transfer Application Fee Waivers
- Priority registration
- Self-improvement workshops: test taking skills, studying with children, etc.
- Tutoring assistance