Services for EOPS Students

Book Voucher

To receive your book voucher, you must:

1. Be in good standing with EOPS
2. Have completed Counseling Contacts
   a. Have completed three counseling visits in fall for the following spring and summer book voucher*
   b. Have completed three counseling visits in spring for the following fall and winter book voucher*
3. Completed Units
   a. Have completed at least six units in fall for the following spring and summer book voucher*
   b. Have completed at least six units in spring for the following fall and winter book voucher*
4. Have sufficient unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid Office

*First semester EOPS students are exempt.

Open the links below for Additional Book Voucher Information and Q&A

How to Use the Book Voucher
Tutorial.mp4

Click here to get your booklist

Order Your Books Online

Book Voucher Q&A (PDF) click here

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EOPS Grant

The EOPS grant is awarded to eligible EOPS students in Fall and Spring semesters based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility.

PROCESSING GRANTS

To determine student eligibility for EOPS grant, eligibility criteria listed below will be checked each semester immediately after the last withdrawal deadline for the semester for which the student will be awarded. Criteria listed below must be met at that time.

EOPS Grant Eligibility Criteria

To receive your book voucher, you must...

1. Be in good standing with EOPS
2. Have three counseling contacts completed in the previous semester*
3. Have at least 6 units completed in the previous semester*
4. Be currently enrolled in at least 6 units**
5. Have completed FAFSA application, submitted all the required income documentation as required by the Financial Aid Office, and have received their Financial Aid Award Notification with the remaining financial need determined
6. Have sufficient unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
7. Not be on Satisfactory Academic Progress Dismissal or Term Dismissal.

 *First semester EOPS students are exempt

**Total units include GCC and non-GCC units approved by the Financial Aid Office through the consortium agreement.

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Emergency Loan

EOPS emergency loan is established to assist EOPS students meet unexpected or untimely costs for books, college supplies, and transportation. Loans may not exceed $300 in a single academic year and must be repaid by a personal check by the set deadline, or withdrawn from the first available Financial Aid check, whichever comes first. The previous loan must be repaid before a new one can be issued. Delinquent loans will be assigned to a collection agency and to the State Franchise Tax Board. FINANCIAL HOLD will be placed on student's record. Students must provide documentation addressing the emergency situation. To apply for EOPS emergency loan, students must meet all the eligibility criteria outlined below:

• Must be a current EOPS student in good standing for the semester the loan application is submitted
• Have FAFSA or CADAA completed and unmet need determined by the financial aid office
• Currently enrolled in 6 or more units/semester
• Have repaid previous loan balances
• Completed all EOPS emergency loan paperwork and provided supporting documentation

Must have a current GCC student picture ID card

PLEASE NOTE: Once the application for the emergency loan is approved, it may take up to five business days to have the check ready for pick up.

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Tutoring

Priority Tutoring allows EOPS students additional one half hour per week of tutoring. For more information, please make an appointment to see your EOPS Counselor for the appropriate referral form.

Please visit their website for additional information on Computer labs, Writing Center and Tutoring Center, or visit them at their location in Administration Building (AD) 232 - EXT. 5333

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Academic Counseling

Our EOPS counselors are ready to assist you in your pursuit of your educational and career goals. We can organize your student educational plan, discuss career and transfer options, confirm completion of associate or certificate programs, suggest coursework for a specific semester, review assessment test results, clear prerequisites, interpret transcript evaluation results, and explore other personal concerns that may interfere with your success.

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Priority Registration

EOPS students receive priority registration every semester. Please refer to your student portal MyGCC to find your registration date and time.

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College Orientation Course for Incoming Students (ST DV 100)

Student Development 100 is an introductory college orientation course for newly enrolled and matriculated students. The course covers the following topics: college academic regulations, requirements for transfer to four-year schools, AA degree requirements, certificate requirements, college services and specialized student support services. At the conclusion of the course, the student learns to prepare a Student Educational Plan.

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University Transfer Services and University Application Fee Waiver

EOPS counselors help students complete their transfer application, write a recommendation letter and follow up. All EOPS eligible applicants are granted up to four UC and four CSU university fee waivers through the online application process.