Spring 2020 EOPS Applications are Available Now.

Qualifications​

• ​​​​​California Resident or Non-Resident Tuition Exempt (AB-540)​
  
• Be​​​​​​ a full-time student (12 units or more)​
  
• ​​​First Priority to Student with Less Than 40 College Applicable Units​​​​​
  
• ​​Have Not Earned a College Degree or Certificate
  
• ​​Qualify for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) A, B, or C with 0 EFC 
  
• ​​Be determined to be educationally disadvantaged according to EOPS regulation
  

• ​​​Meet EOPS State Guidelines*​

*Criteria for EOPS students include qualifying for Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (B.O.G.F.W.) under option A or B as determined by Financial Aid Office. In addition to California residency (AB 540 Eligible) and income requirements, EOPS applicants must be educationally disadvantaged according to Title V, Article 2 section 56220(e).

​How to Apply​

1. ​​​​​Complete an OCC Admission Application 
   
2. Complete the FAFSA including BOGFW or The California Dream Act with the OCC Financial Aid Office
3. Complete EOPS Application*
   
4. ​Submit official transcripts from all previously attended college to Admissions and Records.
   

*Please note that completing an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Eligibility requirements mandated by Title 5 Regulations determine acceptance. Please call the EOPS office if you have any questions (714) 432-5817.

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