EOPS Program Eligibility Requirements

Must Meet All:

Be a California Resident or AB540 Student
Apply and Receive a California College Promise Grant A or B (Students qualified under Method C must meet the Income Standards set by Title 5) Current Financial Aid award letter will be required.
Be officially enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at College of the Desert (If you are enrolled in DSPS and have an accommodation for a reduced load, we will accept the number of units noted by your counselor)
Must have less than 70 degree units from all colleges attended
(official transcripts are required)
Be in good academic standing with College of the Desert (No academic or financial aid holds on your record)

Have not earned a high school diploma or GED
Graduated from high school with less than a 2.5 grade point average
Previously enrolled in remedial course work in high school or college
Other program specific criteria
The student is a first generation college student
(neither parent has successfully attended college); or
The student is a member of an underrepresented group targeted by district/college student equity goals; or
The primary language spoken in the student's home is/was non-English.
The student is a current or former foster youth.