EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND GUARDIAN SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
History of EOP
Emerged in the context of the Civil Rights Movement
Social Economic Status (SES) linked to access to higher education.
1969: California legislature officially passed Senate Bill 1072 (Harmer Bill)
Primary goal: Increase access and retention of first-generation, low-income, historically disadvantaged students who displayed a potential for academic success
EOP Mission and Core Values
EOP is committed to providing students with the support services to achieve their personal and academic goals while in college and in preparation for success beyond their undergraduate degree.
Growth and development of self
Cultivate lifelong learners
Foster communication & promote diversity
Function with integrity & accountability
EOP SERVICES
ACES
Advising
Assistance with general education and graduation requirements
Major exploration
Guidance when experiencing academic difficulty
Motivational and personal support
Graduate school planning
Help acclimating to SJSU
Referrals to other student services as needed and more
EOP Mentoring Programs
Weekly meetings with their mentor throughout the semester
Help with transitioning to the university
Connection to EOP and on campus services
Large group activities
New Student Mentor Program
The mentoring program pairs continuing EOP
students(mentors) with first
time frosh and transfers (mentees)
Motivation and accountability
Engagement with the campus
Road map to college as an African-American or Latino male
A sense of community
I Can I Will
I Can/I Will is a First-Year Experience program focused on increasing
the retention and graduation rates of African-American and
Latino males in EOP at SJSU.
Tutoring
The EOP Tutoring Center offers tutoring in a variety of subjects and is open to all EOP students. General help with most writing assignments is also available.
Appointment based scheduling and drop-ins available.
Tutoring as preventative rather than reactive
Workshops
EOP workshops are designed to build and enhance your skill set for academic, personal and professional growth.
3 Workshop tracks Academic
Writing
Beyond the degree
EOP Grant
Students who qualify for the EOP grant may be awarded up to $1400 per year ($700 per semester).
Determined by the financial aid office based off your FAFSA or Dream Act application.
FAFSA & Dream Act application priority deadline: March 2nd.
EOP PROGRAMS
Guardian Scholars
The SJSU Guardian Scholars Program, part of the Educational Opportunity Program, is committed to helping students exiting the foster care system, wards of the court, under legal guardianship or unaccompanied homeless youth.
Why be a Guardian Scholar?
Priority registration
Scholarship opportunities specifically for Guardian Scholars
Book vouchers
Monthly meetings: specific to the needs of students
Make connections with other Guardian Scholars
Introduction to the network of available campus and community resources
Build meaningful interpersonal relationships
Summer Bridge
Summer bridge is a 5 week, academic intensive program designed to fulfill remedial requirements and develop writing, math, and study skills.
Residential live on-campus program at no cost to student.
Admission into program is based on admission to SJSU, academic need, and ept/elm scores.
EOP Community
EOP provides a fun and friendly community for students to connect with one another and staff.
A strong community is important in feeling connected to the SJSU campus and in turn having a successful academic career.
LINK: A student leadership program within EOP that works build community through monthly social events.
Eligibility Criteria
California resident or AB540 Student
History of low income (FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application)
First generation college student
High school graduate/equivalent or transfer student
Meet regular SJSU admission requirements
Demonstrate a strong desire for academic support services
EOP Application Process
Apply for EOP at time of applying to the CSU and submit during same time period. There are 2 applications, CSU and EOP.
EOP application is an easy online submission.
You will need 2 recommendation forms
File the FAFSA or Dream Act application (if applicable).
Important Deadlines
November 30th
December 15th
February 1st
March 2nd
CSU Application
EOP Application
EOP Letters of Recommendation
FAFSA and Dream Act Application
Questions?
Contact Information
EOP Front Desk: (408) 924-2637
EOP Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sjsu.edu/eop
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJSUEOP