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Students can apply for all three programs using a single application, which filters them to the appropriate opportunities!
About CARE
The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program is an affiliate program of EOPS designed to support the special needs of a single parent recipient of AFDC, TANF, or CalWORKS, 18 years of age or older, head of household, with one or more children, 13 years of age or younger.
How do I qualify for CARE?
CARE Eligibility
- Be eligible for EOPS.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be a single parent/head of household.
- Be a custodial parent of one or more children.
- At least one dependent child is a current recipient of AFDC/TANF/ CalWORKs cash aid.
- Be enrolled in 12 or more units each semester (Waiver available).
- Be enrolled in an educational program of study leading to a vocational/technical training certificate, associate degree, or university transfer program.
- The CARE counseling courses (COUN 18A, 18B & 18C) are required for CARE students
CARE Services
In addition to EOPS Program services, CARE students also may qualify to receive:
- Financial grants
- Free parking permits or bus passes
- Campus and community resource referrals
- Emergency car repair money (limited availability)
- Academic and personal counseling
- Instructional support classes
- Networking activities