EOPS & CARE - Río Hondo College

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

EOPS/CARE is a comprehensive program committed to providing compassionate, innovative, above and beyond services to students facing economic and educational challenges. Our mission is to work in partnership with students and the campus community to enable students to fulfill their highest educational potential.

Application

EOPS/CARE Fall 2025 applications are now closed!

Spring 2026 Application will open: Dec. 1st

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Our Programs

EOPS stands for the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services. EOPS assists students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.

CARE stands for the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education. CARE assists EOPS students who are single parents, receiving cash-aid from CalWORKs or TANF.

Eligibility and Services

EOPS
Eligibility
- Must be a California Resident or AB540 eligible/California Dream Act
- Be enrolled full-time 12 units at RHC (some exceptions apply)
- Qualify for Promise Grant Waiver A or B or C/$O EFC
- Not have completed more than 70 units of degree applicable credit course work in any combination of post-secondary higher education institutions
- Be economically and educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOP&S Program
Services
- Priority registration for continuing students
- Counseling Services/Educational Planning
- Academic Probation Intervention
- Book Services
- School Supplies
- Laptop/Voice Recorder & Scientific Calculator Loan Program
- Career Assessments
- Meal Vouchers
- Free Printing
- Cap and gown purchased for graduates
CARE
Eligibility
- EOPS eligible
- Single parent/head of household
- Currently receiving TANF/CalWORKs assistance (cash aid)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Have a child 17 years of age or younger
Services
- Motivational and Informational Workshops
- CARE Grants
  - *Subject to funding
- Gas Subsidy Cards
- Agency and County Referrals
- Single Parent Conferences
- Case Management and Advocacy
- Family Seasonal Events
- Fundraising events
- In addition to over and above services