Transcript (EOP) & Foster Youth Programs - The California State University

Student Services II:
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) &
Foster Youth Programs
CSU-UC Counselor Conference 2013
Programs at the
California State University
Fall 2013 Counselor Conference
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAMS (EOP)
Introduction
 What is EOP?
 What Can EOP Do for Students?
 Who May Apply?
 EOP Income Criteria
 Applying to EOP
 Additional Information About EOP
What is EOP?
 Established in 1969 under SB 1072
 Provides academic support and retention services to
historically low income and educationally underserved students
 Targets students who have the potential to perform
satisfactorily in the CSU but have not been able to realize this
potential because of economic or educational background
 Provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to
accommodate the needs of the individual campus student
population
 Tailors their programs to accommodate the needs of the
individual campus student population
EOP Programs available at 22 CSU campuses…
What Can EOP Do for Students?
 Provides orientation sessions to help students learn
about campus services and programs
 Provides tutoring, advising and specialized retention
services
 Provides transitional support such as the Summer Bridge
Program
 Awards EOP grant to eligible students
Who May Apply?
 Historically low-income and educationally underserved
undergraduate students who need admission assistance
and support services to succeed in college
 Students who demonstrate academic potential and
motivation
 California residents and students who qualify for an AB
540 nonresident tuition exemption
EOP Income Criteria
EOP applicants must meet the low-income guidelines* listed in the table below:
DEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family
Size
Maximum
Income
2
$35,700
3
$40,000
4
$46,300
5
$52,300
6
$58,100
7
$63,100
8
$69,400
INDEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family
Size
Maximum
Income
Single, No Dependents
1
$15,200
Married, No Dependents
Other Than Spouse
2
$26,600
With Dependents Other
than a Spouse
2
$45,900
3
$52,600
4
$62,000
5
$70,900
6
$80,800
7
$88,400
8
$95,900
*Guidelines are based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $1,500 for federal student financial aid.
Applying to EOP
 High School Graduate or Equivalent
 Meet CSU Eligibility for Regular Admission
 EOP considers admission for students who may
not meet regular admission criteria on a campus
by campus basis
Applying to EOP
 Students must complete and submit an application for Undergraduate
Admission to the campus before applying to the EOP program.
 Application to the Educational Opportunity Program includes:
– 1) Completed Undergraduate Admission application to the
campus
– 2) Completed EOP application with:
 Applicant Information form
 Two Recommendation forms
Separate Application for EOP
Online EOP applications can be started
only AFTER submitting an online
application to the CSU campus first
To apply for EOP online,
Go to Apply Online, then click link
to apply for EOP online.
EOP Online Application Form –
Completed by student
Opening page
for the EOP
Application
SAVE: Will save
the information
that has been
inputted on the
screen
Many fields
are prepopulated
from the
University
application
EOP Online Application Form –
Completed by student
 Must complete
the first
application
 Additional
applications are
pre-populated
but allow edits
Complete
fields that
are blank
EOP Online Application Form –
Completed by student
 Two
recommendations
are required
 Students can go to
the Application
Manager to track the
recommendation
status and change
the recommender if
needed
Two names
and email
addresses
need to be
provided
EOP Online Recommendation Form –
Completed by counselor or teacher
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Counselors and teachers will
receive an email message
with the web link to the
recommendation form
There is a new message for
each student application
Unique link for
each
recommendation
EOP Online Recommendation Form –
Completed by counselor or teacher
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Must complete the initial
recommendation form
Additional forms will pre-populate
for a student applying to multiple
campuses
Counselors and teachers can edit
responses before resubmitting
EOP Contacts
CSU Bakersfield
Mr. Rocky Maraccini
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Phone: (661) 654-3219
Fax: (661) 654-6971
[email protected]
CSU Fresno
Ms. Irene Perez
5150 North Maple Avenue, M/S JA62
Fresno, CA 93740-8026
Phone: (559) 278-6025
Fax: (559) 278-2323
[email protected]
CSU Monterey Bay
Ms. Carina Cisneros
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
Phone: (831) 582-4153
Fax: (831) 582-4561
[email protected]
CSU San Bernardino
Mr. Mario E. Baeza
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Phone: (909) 537-5042
Fax: (909) 537-7084
[email protected]
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Ms. Kathleen A. Castillo
Student Academic Services, Bldg. 81
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Phone: (805) 756-2301
Fax: (805) 756-5122
[email protected]
CSU Channel Islands
Ms. Leah Alarcon
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805) 437-8939
Fax: (805) 437-3211
[email protected]
CSU Fullerton
Ms. Willie Bugaoan
800 North State College Blvd.
EOP Admissions, UH-231
Fullerton, CA 92834
Phone: (657) 278-2784
Fax: (657) 278-5112
[email protected]
CSU Northridge
Ms. Doris Clark
Bayramian Hall 210
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8205
Phone: (818) 677-2351
Fax: (818) 677-7728
[email protected]
San Diego State University
Ms. Cynthia Torres
EOP/Ethnic Affairs
Student Services Bldg. East #2209
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8222
Phone: (619) 594-6298
Fax: (619) 594-4299
[email protected]
CSU San Marcos
Ms. Norma Larios
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92096
Phone: (760) 750-4861
Fax: (760) 750-3300
[email protected]
Humboldt State University
Ms. Denise Negrillo
Ms. Maria Elena Whaples
One Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 826-3778 (toll free)
Fax: (707) 826-4780
[email protected]
Cal Poly Pomona
Ms. Leticia Guzman Scott
EOP Admissions and Enrollment
Building 1-221
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: (909) 869-3362
Fax: (909) 869-4337
[email protected]
CSU Chico
Ms. Victoria Bass
First and Normal Streets
Chico, CA 95929-0710
Phone: (530) 898-4028
Fax: (530) 898-4567
[email protected]
CSU Dominguez Hills
Ms. Katrina Hermoso
1000 E. Victoria Street, WH D-350
Carson, CA 90747
Phone: (310) 243-2106
Fax: (310) 516-4450
[email protected]
CSU East Bay
Mr. Emmanuel Lopez
EOP Admissions, LI 2500
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542
Phone: (510) 885-4683
Fax: (510) 885-7400
[email protected]
CSU Long Beach
Ms. Gail Walters
EOP Admissions, LA3-200
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone: (562) 985-4288
Fax: (562) 985-7646
[email protected]
CSU Los Angeles
Ms. Maria Laines
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Phone: (323) 343-3216
Fax: (323) 343-6426
[email protected]
CSU Sacramento
Mr. David Ortega
6000 J Street
Lassen Hall, Rm. 2205
Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: (916) 278-6183
Fax: (916) 278-5491
[email protected]
San Francisco State University
Ms. Renée Stephens
1600 Holloway Avenue, SSB 201
San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone: (415) 338-2897
Fax: (415) 338-0541
[email protected]
San José State University
Ms. Rhonda Leiva
Ms. Anna Wisholek
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0196
Phone: (408) 924-2637
Fax: (408) 924-1197
[email protected]
Sonoma State University
Ms. Lisa Brooks
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Salazar 1060
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707) 664-2865
Fax: (707) 664-3999
[email protected]
CSU Stanislaus
Ms. Serah Martinez
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382
Phone: (209) 667-3108
Fax: (209) 664-7006
[email protected]
Additional Information About EOP
 CSUMentor site:
– www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop
 California State University site:
– www.calstate.edu/eop
 Individual campus EOP department websites
FOSTER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Who is a former foster youth?
Children who were removed by the courts from
their family of origin due to abuse and/or neglect,
and placed into the care of extended family
members, foster parents or non-relative caregivers
until their 18th birthday.
Common Barriers to College
 K-12 school and placement instability
 Academic/learning gaps
 Lack of educational advocacy
 Low high school graduation rates
 Records transfer and confidentiality issues
 High rate of homelessness after emancipation
 Long-term effects of abuse and neglect
Campus Programs for Foster Youth
CSU Bakersfield – EOP
CSU Channel Islands – EOP
CSU Chico – EOP
CSU Dominguez Hills – Toro
Scholars
 CSU East Bay – Renaissance
Scholars
 CSU Fresno – Renaissance
Scholars
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 CSU Fullerton – Guardian
Scholars
 Humboldt State University –
EOP
 CSU Long Beach – EOP
 CSU Los Angeles – EOP
 CSU Monterey Bay – EOP
 CSU Northridge – Resilient
Scholars
Campus Programs for Foster Youth
 Cal Poly Pomona –
Renaissance Scholars
 CSU Sacramento – Guardian
Scholars
 CSU San Bernardino – EOP
Foster Youth Program
 San Diego State University –
Guardian Scholars
 San Francisco State University
– Guardian Scholars
 San José State University –
Guardian Scholars
 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo –
EOP
 CSU San Marcos – ACE
Scholars
 Sonoma State University – EOP
 CSU Stanislaus – Promise
Scholars
Populations Served
Foster youth programs throughout the CSU
system may serve different populations of foster
youth, including current, former and/or
emancipated foster youth
To determine eligibility at a specific CSU campus
foster youth program, call the individual program at
the campus of interest
Campus Support Services May Include:
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Outreach and Recruitment
Admission assistance
Financial assistance
Housing assistance
Orientation to college life
(e.g., EOP Summer Bridge)
 Academic advising and
monitoring
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Counseling and support
Mentorship opportunities
Life skills workshops
Employment opportunities
Social and academic
celebrations
 Career planning and
assistance
 Student Drop-In Center
Scholarship Programs for Foster Youth
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Foster A Dream (Bay Area)
Fostering Futures (Bay Area)
Larkin Street (Bay Area)
Orphan Foundation of America (National)
Orangewood Children’s Foundation
(Orange County)
Silicon Valley Children’s Fund – YES
Scholars
United Friends of the Children (Los
Angeles County)
Promise 2 Kids (San Diego County)
Board of Governors Fee Waiver- BOG
(Community Colleges)
California Student Aid Commission
California Chafee Grant Program
 This is a federally funded program
administered through the California
Student Aid Commission.
 Gives up to $5000 to eligible former
foster youth to use for career and
technical training or college courses
at California Community Colleges,
California State Universities and
University of California campuses,
etc.
www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
Foster Youth Educational Planning Guide
What’s Inside?
 This planning guide contains checklists, tips and
information to support foster youth from 7th grade through
12th grade who have a dream of a college education.
Who should have one?
 Foster youth, caregivers, social workers, educators and
advocates.
Why should I need it?
 To monitor and track the educational progress of foster
youth to career and college preparation.
How can I get one?
 The guides are available at
www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth
Foster Youth Programs
For additional information visit
www.calstate.edu/fosteryouth
for specific programs available to foster youth at the
23 California State University campuses
www.calstate.edu
Programs at the
University of California
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
EOP at UC: Eligibility
• Eligibility differs on each campus
• Target populations:
o Low income
o First generation college student
o California resident or Tribally registered Native American from
any state
o Graduated from an under-resourced/low API California high
school
o Undocumented
• Students must apply to be considered (every campus has their
own application process)
EOP at UC: Goals
• Help students navigate
undergraduate careers
• Improve academic &
community leadership
skills
• Increase number of
students who go to
graduate school
EOP at UC: Core Services
• Transitional support (Bridge,
orientation to campus life, etc.)
• Holistic academic advising
• Personal, cultural, and social support
• Preparation for graduate school
EOP Contacts
Berkeley
Fabrizio Mejia
EOP Executive
Director/Counselor
(510) 643-9924
[email protected]
Los Angeles
Dr. Charles J. Alexander
Associate Vice Provost &
Academic Advancement
Program Director
(310) 206-1551
[email protected]
Santa Barbara
Osvaldo “Ozzie” Espinosa
EOP Associate Director &
Counselor
(805) 893-3656
[email protected]
Davis
Arnette Bates
EOP Program Director
(530) 752-9301
[email protected]
Riverside
Herbert English
Academic Resource Center
Assistant Director
(951) 827-5315
[email protected]
Santa Cruz
Pablo Requerin
EOP Executive Director
(831) 459-2296
[email protected]
Irvine
Dr. Natalie Schonfeld
Student Support Services
Director
(949) 824-7328
[email protected]
San Diego
Patrick Velasquez
Office of Academic Support
and Instructional Services
(OASIS) Director
(858) 534-1467
[email protected]
Former Foster Youth Programs
Former Foster Youth
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3,000+ youth age out of CA’s foster care system every year
<3% graduates from college
~150 enter UC each fall
More likely to be women and underrepresented
o 31% Latino
o 25% Asian
o 16% African American
Former Foster Youth Programs
• All UC campuses serve former foster youth
• Services include:
o Counseling and advising
o Guidance through transitions to college
o Community Engagement
Work &
o Year-round housing
Loans
o Financial support
Book
Vouchers
Need-Based
Grants
Chafee
Grant
Scholarships
Foster Youth Program Contacts
Berkeley
Deborah Lowe Martinez
Program Coordinator
Cal Independent Scholars
Network
(510) 642-6151
[email protected]
Los Angeles
Emily Ives
Guardian Scholars Program
Coordinator
(310) 206-3819
[email protected]
San Diego
Edward Abeyta
Director
K-16 Programs
(858) 534-3402
[email protected]
Davis
Valeri Garcia
Program Coordinator
Guardian Scholars Program
(530) 752-1211
[email protected]
Merced
Charles Nies
Associate Vice Chancellor,
Student Affairs
(209) 228-4585
Work &
[email protected]
Santa Barbara
Book
Lisa Przekop
Guardian
Scholars Program
Vouchers
Advisor
Chafee
(805) 893-3878
[email protected]
Grant
Irvine
Natalie Schonfeld
Director
Student Transition Services
(949) 824-7328
[email protected]
Riverside
Santa Cruz
Tuppett Yates
Amy Hamel
Director
Special Programs Coordinator
Need-Based
Scholarships
Guardian Scholars Program
Smith Renaissance
Society
Grants
(951) 827-4991
(831) 459-2552
[email protected]
[email protected]
Loans
University of California
Questions?