EOP&S APPLICATION

The EOP&S program is proud to announce that we will be accepting applications for Fall 2017 beginning in July, date to be determined.  Please check back closer to July for a specific date.   To qualify for the EOP&S program you must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below: • California resident as determined by the Pierce College Admissions and Records Office • Qualify for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW type A or B) • Completed less than 70 degree-applicable units (including all course work completed at other colleges and universities) • Registered in 12 or more units at Pierce College at the time of application--wait lists do not count (exception: students registered with Special Services are not required to be enrolled in 12 units) • Math and English or ESL assessment • Have a demonstrated disadvantage met through one of the criteria listed below:          - Not qualified for English or Math required for the college degree (based on assessment results)          - No high school diploma or GED          - High school GPA below 2.5          - Have taken remedial courses          - Use English as a second language          - First-generation college student          - Emancipated foster youth          - Member of college-identified underrepresented group     Things to do before applying to EOP&S: • Apply to Pierce College • Enroll in 12 or more units at Pierce College (unless you are registered with Special Services) • Apply for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW type A or B)--for assistance, please see the Financial Aid Office • Take Math and English or ESL assessment tests--to schedule a Pierce College assessment appointment, visit the Assessment Center webpage • Submit a copy of transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended to the Pierce College Admissions and Records Office • Have a high school diploma ready if requested   Applying to EOP&S Complete the Pierce College EOP&S application (a link to the application is found at the bottom of this page).  Make sure you have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer.  After you submit your application, you will receive an email via your Student.LACCD.edu email account within one business day confirming its receipt.  Allow a minimum of 5 business days from the day you have submitted your application to have it processed.  The program admission process consists of three steps described below: Step 1: Pending--Students who meet eligibility criteria described above submit the EOP&S program application. After one business day, an email will be sent to your Student.LACCD.edu email account confirming receipt of your application. You may also receive additional emails from our staff requesting that you submit additional documents. Step 2: Processed (Approved or Denied)--EOP&S staff will process applications in the order received. Only one application needs to be submitted. You will receive an email from the EOP&S staff indicating that your application has been approved or denied.   Step 3: Admitted--Students accepted into EOP&S will be contacted by email to schedule an appointment for the EOP&S New Student Orientation. You must attend a New Student Orientation in order to access EOP&S services. *Disclaimer: EOP&S reserves the right to reverse the admission decision if at a later time new information becomes available rendering the student ineligible. *Note: If it has been more than 5 business days since you have submitted your EOP&S application and you have not been contacted via email, you may call the EOP&S office at (818) 719-6422.

 Application Link