Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) at Santa Monica College is a program that supports the enrollment, retention, graduation and transfer of students who are challenged by economic and educational disadvantages.
As a comprehensive state-funded program, EOPS is driven by a philosophy of providing services that are “over, above and in addition to” services available to all SMC students. To increase the access, retention and goal completion of participants, EOPS provides the following services:
Academic, career, personal and transfer counseling
Priority registration
Supplemental textbook assistance
Educational, transfer and career development workshops
One-on-one tutoring
Educational and cultural activities
College field trips
Application fee waivers to four-year institutions
And much more!
Other support programs available include Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars and DREAM Program. Information on these programs can be found at the links on the left.
EOPS Contact & Location
Student Services Center (SSC) 238:
Map
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405-1628
Phone: (310) 434-4268
Fax: (310) 434-3684
Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.