Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Student Services Building

EOPS offers personalized academic counseling and advising as well as financial assistance to qualified students.

EOPS logo

Main Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Counseling appointments are available in person, by phone, walk-ins, or by Zoom

Evening Counseling appointments can be accommodated

Appointments are available for the West Fresno Campus. Contact the main office for days and times.

EOPS Learning Center (ELC)--LI 134, Upstairs:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Online Tutoring is available call ELC for more information

Contact Us:

Phone: 559.442.8231
EOPS Learning Center EXT: 8044
Email: eops@fresnocitycollege.edu
Location: ST-101 (Student Services Building #10)

EOPS Appointment

Fresno City College
Attn: EOPS
1101 E University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741

Fresno City College EOPS Office

At Fresno City College, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is dedicated to empowering students from historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged communities by providing *over and above* services that foster academic achievement, equity, and personal development. We are committed to offering comprehensive support that exceeds traditional services, creating an inclusive and diverse environment where every student can thrive. Our mission is to break down barriers, champion diversity, and equip students with the resources, guidance, and opportunities needed to succeed in higher education and beyond.

EOPS Students Graduating

EOPS Application & Eligibility

Find out if you're eligible to apply.
Application & Eligibility

EOPS Services & Other Programs

Counseling and Advising

Development of education plans
Personal counseling
Career planning and course selection
Progress monitoring and advisement and much more!

Financial Assistance

EOPS supplemental grant
Book Service
Emergency loans
Cap & gown at Commencement

CARE: Single parents receiving cash aid/TANF

NextUp: current and former Foster Youth

EOPS Student Responsibility & Information

EOPS students must adhere to the Mutual Responsibility Agreement which includes:

Attending three required contacts each semester
Be enrolled in 12 units at time of acceptance and past the first day of the semester
Stay enrolled in, and complete, at least nine units with three units at FCC with a 2.0 GPA or better each semester

Schedule an EOPS Contact 3 session

How do I apply?

EOPS is no longer accepting applications for Spring 2025.
Applications for Fall 2025 will open in June 2025.

Requirements

Be a resident of California or eligible for AB540 or DREAM Act
Awarded the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) A or B fee waiver (CCPG C with Expected Family Contribution of $0 also accepted)
Financial Aid packaged through Fresno City College
Enrollment in at least 12 units for the semester in which you are applying--at least 3 units at FCC (waitlists do not count); Unit exceptions for verified DSPS students
Completed fewer than 45 college units in ALL college coursework including colleges outside of SCCCD. EOPS acceptance may be conditional until external transcripts have been evaluated
Meet one of the following EOPS educational factors:
- Eligible to register in Math or English courses requiring a support class
- Have not graduated from high school, or have not obtained the GED (documentation required)
- Graduated from high school with a GPA below 2.50 on a 4.0 scale (documentation required)
- Previously enrolled in remedial/developmental education (documentation required)
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has received an Associate degree or higher)
- Speaking a primary language other than English
- Member of a group targeted by FCC's Student Equity Plan
- Current or former foster youth (documentation required)