Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS)

We provide students with additional services for academic success.
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Mission

The primary goal of Merced College EOPS is to encourage the enrollment, retention and transfer of students challenged by language, social, economic and educational disadvantages, and to facilitate the successful completion of their goals and objectives in college. EOPS offers academic and support counseling, financial aid and other support services.

Fall 2024 Application

Intake will begin May 6th 2024. Any applications submitted between March 15, 2024 – April 30, 2024 will not be processed until after May 6, 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester. EOPS does not enroll students for summer sessions.

 

If you have any questions or would like to speak to an EOPS Team Member, contact (209) 381-6596

Eligibility & Application
Click here for the EOPS Application

  • EOPS Services

    • Academic, Career, and Transfer Counseling
    • CARE (Single Parents Program)
    • Enrollment Guidance
    • Textbook Assistant
    • EOPS Grants
    • Priority Registration
    • Transfer Assistance
    • Textbook Lending Library

  • CARE Program

    The CARE program is an additional service provided through the EOPS program to assist the single parent students that have a child that receives TANF. The additional services to CARE eligible
    students include CARE orientation and workshops, CARE grants, meal cards, gas cards, parking permits, and bus passes.

    Visit the CARE Program

  • NextUp Program

    The NextUp program (also known Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES)) is a service provided through EOPS to assist qualifying current and former foster students. The additional services offered to NextUp eligible students include NextUp orientation and workshops, NextUp grants, meal cards, gas cards, parking permits, and educational supplies.

    Visit the NextUp Program

Student Information

Materials Request

You may borrow up to two textbooks and a calculator. Requests are not guaranteed, as lending library materials are first-come, first-served.

First Book Request

Second Book Request

Calculator Request

If you need a calculator, please select one below.

Locations

Merced Main Campus

Lesher Student Services Center, 2nd floor
Phone: (209) 381-6596
Email: [email protected]

Los Banos Campus

Cooperative Services Building
Phone: (209) 381-6423
Email: [email protected]

Staff