Eligibility

EOPS Eligibility

• Be a California resident
• Be enrolled in at least 12 units (limited exemptions for students with a verified disability)
• Have completed fewer than 105 quarter or 70 semester degree applicable units

• Be financially disadvantaged according the the following:
  • Receiving TANF, SSI or General Assistance OR
  • Eligible for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG-B). 08-09 BOG-B Income Standards
    (08-09 online BOG application) (08-09 paper BOG application)

• Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by the state EOPS guidelines, such as:
  • not qualified for freshmen level English or Math at De Anza
  • not graduated from high school
  • graduated from high school with less than a 2.5 g.p.a.
  • previously enrolled in remedial courses in English or Math
  • other factors (inquire in EOPS)

CARE Eligibility

• Must meet EOPS eligibility
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least one child under the age of 14
• Be single, head of household as determined by the county Welfare Department
• Be receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, formerly AFDC)

Eligibility Survey

If you are interested in attending De Anza College during the 08/09 academic year, and would like to find out whether you may be eligible for EOPS/CARE, please complete the interactive Eligibility Survey form, email it or print and mail it to: De Anza College EOPS, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, or fax it to: (408) 864-5457.