Hello and welcome to EOPS and CARE at Cañada College! 

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state funded program that aims to help low-income and educationally disadvantaged students succeed in college. EOPS provides the following services: counseling, priority registration, book services, workshops, transfer services, and other types of support. To be eligible for EOPS, students must be a California resident, enrolled in at least 12 units when accepted into the program, meet the guidelines for the Board of Governors Waiver (BOG), and have an educational disadvantage. Click here for more eligibility information.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program helps single parents on CalWorks and TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, formerly AFDC) succeed in college. CARE provides assistance with child care, meals, counseling, and other types of support. For more information on CARE and eligibility requirements, click here.

Student Testimonials

"EOPS has always been there to help me," said a recent graduate and former EOPS student, Ann Partida. "Not only does the program provide economic support, but also personal and emotional support."