Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
Mission Statement
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) offers “over and above” support
services to students dealing with social, economic, and educational challenges, with
the goal of increasing access, retention, and transfers.
EOPS is a state-funded program at Taft College that provides educational support services to eligible students who have historically experienced economic and educational disadvantages. EOPS assists eligible students in obtaining their educational goals by providing additional support through counseling, book service, assistance in transferring to a four-year university, and other services.
Academic Services Provided
- Academic, Career, Personal, and Transfer Counseling
- ASO, NSLS, and PTK membership fees
- Book Service Each Semester
- California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) Application Waivers
- Graduation Regalia
- Long-Term Educational Planning
- Peer Advisor Support
- Lending Library
- Priority Registration
- Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
- EOPS Region Six Summer Institute/Field Trips
*Note: Not all services are available every semester as they are contingent upon state funding and are subject to change with or without notice.