Discover EOPS Navigation Guide
Learn about resources and access for EOPS
EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs & Services): is a program that supports the enrollment, retention, graduation, and transfer of students who have been challenged by economic and educational disadvantages.
CARE (Cooperative Agencies & Resources for Education): is a sister program to EOPS, designed to provide additional resources for current EOPS students who are single parents/head of household, and recipients of CalWORKs/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Guardian Scholars: supports the academic and personal goals of current and former foster youth attending Santa Monica College. The goal is to support, connect and increase academic awareness and achievement as students embark on their journey within higher education.
Learn about resources and access for EOPS
For questions regarding our application, eligibility, program requirements, you can email EOPS/Care at eopsinfo@smc.edu.
Please make sure to include your full name, SMC ID number, and a phone number to reach you.
For general questions regarding the program and services, please email Guardianscholars@smc.edu.
Please make sure to include your full name, SMC ID number, and a phone number to reach you.
EOPS students, GPS offers access to support (counselors, support staff, or automated responses) based on the service. To find out more about the specific resources and services offered, follow these steps:
1. Log into SMC GPS using your Corsair Connect login information.
2. Click the three parallel lines next to "My Success Network", which offers a variety of resources:
3. In the "My Success Network" self select the available resources and services displayed under EOPS.
Utilize these tools to successfully navigate EOPS/CARE & Guardian Scholars services and resources.