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EOPS:  Responsibilities

All Programs - Every Spring & Fall

• Schedule and complete 3 Counseling Appointments/Contacts
• Complete and submit a progress report
• Remain full-time in 12+ units
• Utilize Priority Registration
• Complete an end-of-the semester student survey

EOPS:  Additional Responsibilities

• Complete your FAFSA each academic year
• Set your financial aid to be housed at ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ
• Be enrolled in at least one class at ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ each semester
• Inform an EOPS Counselor to discuss any changes to your Educational Plan, including withdrawals, course substitutions, or any other challenges.
• Seek tutoring or other helpful resources upon having difficulty in enrolled classes.
• Attend EOPS student workshops or receive additional support services as necessary.

SP 2026:  Application Period Open: December 15 - February 6, 2026

EOPS: Eligibility

To qualify for EOPS, students must meet all of the following at the time of application:

• Be a California resident or qualify under AB540
• Have submitted the 2025–2026 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
• Qualify for the CA Promise Grant (Method A, B, or C) with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 0 to -1500
• Be enrolled full-time (12+ units)
  
  

  Enrollment - Notice
  Important: Waitlisted classes do not count Students with disabilities enrolled in fewer than 12 units may submit a Reduced Load Recommendation Form (request via email: grossmont.eops@gcccd.edu, subject: "Reduced Units")

• Have completed fewer than 45 degree-applicable college units and not earned an associate degree or higher
• Have official transcripts from all other colleges on file with Admissions & Records

In addition, students must meet at least one of the following:

• Educationally disadvantaged
• Member of an underrepresented group
  (as defined by ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ equity goals)
• Graduated high school with a GPA below 2.5
• Enrolled in basic skills or remedial classes in high school or college
• English not spoken at home as the first language
• First-generation college student
  (neither parent/legal guardian has a college degree)
• Current or former foster youth
• Homeless or at risk of homelessness
  
  

  Orientation
  Please note, if you are eligible for the EOPS program, you will be required to attend a mandatory orientation before you are fully admitted to the program.

EOPS: Lost Eligibility

• Fall out of good standing with EOPS by not meeting required deadlines
• Reach 70+ degree-applicable units or 6 consecutive semesters as an EOPS student
• No longer enrolled in classes at ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ
• No longer meet CCPG eligibility

SP 2026:  Application Period Open: December 15 - February 6, 2026

EOPS: Benefits

Program Services Include:

• Personalized Academic Counseling
  Regular one-on-one support to help you stay on track with your educational plan.
• Financial Assistance
  Book vouchers, meal cards, and transportation support (based on available funding)
• Priority Registration
  Early access to course enrollment before the general student population.
• Textbook Support
  Help with purchasing or borrowing required textbooks
• Transfer Assistance
  Guidance and resources to support your transition to a 4-year university
• Workshops & Success Seminars
  Covering topics like time management, study skills, financial literacy, and more.
• Career & Personal Development Support
  Resources to help you explore careers, set goals, and grow as a student.
• Peer Support & Student Community
  Connect with other EOPS students through events and networking opportunities.

SP 2026:  Application Period Open: December 15 - February 6, 2026

CARE: Eligibility

To qualify for CARE, students must meet all of the EOPS eligibility requirements.

In addition, CARE students must also:

• Be a single parent with at least one child or dependent 18 years old or younger
• Be receiving cash aid assistance (TANF/CalWORKs) for themselves and/or their dependent(s)

CARE: Benefits

Program Services Include:

• Personalized Academic & Career Counseling
  One-on-one guidance to help you reach your educational and professional goals.
• Financial Assistance
  Support with school-related costs such as transportation, meals, and supplies (based on available funding).
• Textbook & School Supply Support
  Help with covering the cost of required materials
• Support for Parenting Students
  Services tailored for single parents balancing school & family responsibilities.
• Priority Registration
  Get early access to course enrollment each semester.
• Peer Support & Networking
  Connect with other student parents through CARE events & activities
• Workshops & Skill-building Opportunities
  Focused on topics such as time management, financial literacy, parenting, and more.
• Pathway to Self-Sufficiency
  Empowering you with the tools & confidence to achieve long-term success.

CARE: Donations

As our single-parent students work towards earning their college education, they face challenges for themselves and their children.

Throughout the year, we put events together, such as our Holiday Event, to provide resources for our students and their children, ages 0-18 years old. We gladly accept monetary donations, gift cards and/or gift certificates, and in-kind donations.

• Monetary donations can be made to the GCCCD Foundation Account:
• Gift Cards & Gift Certificates (or any other donations) can be dropped off or sent to:
  
     ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ CARE Program
     Building 60 – Room 125 (EOPS/CARE Office)
     8800 ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ Dr.
     El Cajon, CA 92020

All donations will directly benefit our students and their children. Students are provided with food vouchers, gas cards, grocery cards, and personal care products to assist with the food and housing insecurities they face.

CARE: 2024 - Donors & Volunteers

• Chanika Marsh

• Costco - La Mesa

• ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ EOPS Club

• Hadassah Nations

• Raising Cane's

• San Diego Padres

• Soroptomist International of San Diego

• San Diego State University EOP

NextUp: Eligibility

If you were in foster care for even one day between the ages of 13 and 18, you may be eligible for the NextUp program. Eligibility is verified with a dependency letter—and we’re here to help you get it.

To qualify, you should work towards subsequent enrollment in at least 9 units. If you're taking fewer units, a waiver from the Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.) may still allow you to qualify.

Not sure if you’re eligible? Even if you’re enrolled in fewer units—or not yet enrolled—contact Sam at (619) 644-3932 or Brian at (619) 644-7648. We’re here to support you!

NextUp: Benefits

As a NextUp student, you’ll receive a wide range of resources and support to help you thrive in college and beyond:

• Academic, career, and personal counseling
• Book vouchers to help cover textbook costs
• Grant money to support your educational journey
• Daily meal vouchers for when you're on campus
• Transit passes or gas cards to get you where you need to go
• Target gift cards for everyday essentials
• Parking permit for on-campus convenience
• Backpack and school supplies to keep you prepared
• Midweek Meetups — a mix of fun, food, learning, and appreciation
• And most importantly, a community that’s here to support you every step of the way
  
  

Visit Us

Please bring your picture ID and, if you have one, your dependency letter (if not, no worries—we’ll help you get it). We’re here to support you and do everything we can to help you succeed in college—and beyond.

Contact:  Sam at (619) 644-3932 or Brian at (619) 644-7648.

NextUp: Counseling

Current NextUp students can schedule counseling appointments in one of the following ways:

• In person at the EOPS/NextUp Office
  Building 60, Room 125
• By phone at (619) 644-3932

NextUp counselors have access to your transcripts and Education Plan to provide a complete and personalized counseling session.

SIP: Eligibility
To qualify for SIP, students must meet all of the EOPS eligibility requirements.

To participate, students must: 

• Be a first-time college student
• Submit a
• Complete a ¸£Àû929»ÆɫƬ application
•  Meet EOPS eligibility requirements 

SIP: Benefits

Summer 2026 Perks: 

• Personalized introduction to campus life
• Dedicated counselor & instructor support 
  
• Free textbooks & materials for both courses
•  Free lunch every day 

Fall 2026 Perks for SIP Graduates: 

• EOPS support (Depending on 26-27 eligibility)
• Priority registration for Fall courses
• Textbook grant 

SIP: Courses

COUN-120 College and Career Success (3 Units/ In Person) 

This course provides an overview of concepts and the significant factors contributing to or hindering college and career success, focusing on an understanding of equity. Theories and strategies for student success will be evaluated, including time management, studying and listening skills, motivation, communication, critical/creative thinking, health and wellness, financial literacy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Students will explore personality types, values, interests, talents, and strengths to increase self-understanding, which will support students in identifying an academic major and/or career pathway to develop an educational plan. 

SOC-120 Introductory Sociology (3 Units/ Online) 

Introduction to major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and methods in the study of society. Topics include social structure, culture, social control, deviance, social stratification, globalization, ethnic and racial relations, gender, sexuality, complex organizations, social institutions, the material and symbolic dimensions of human social interactions, socialization, the social construction of the self and social change. 

SIP: Weekly Schedule

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Tuesday 

8:00 AM- Check-in & Breakfast Snacks 
8:30AM – 12:30PM- Counseling 120 

12:30PM – 12:50PM- Lunch Break 

1PM – 2:30PM: Sociology 120 Lab (Study time & Guided academic support) 

Wednesday 

Study on Your Own 

Thursday – Study & Engagement Day 

8:00 AM – Check-in & Breakfast Snacks 

8:30AM – 12:30PM- Counseling 120 
Activities & On-/Off-Campus Events (Field trips, workshops, networking, and cultural enrichment activities)