Meet Mohammad Edrees Nassimi, Laney College and EOPS alum. All it took was a little guidance and support from EOPS to get Mohammad from Laney to San Jose State University!
EOPS Profile – Antwa Rodriquez
Aug 12, 2025 9:00:00 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Meet Antwa Rodriquez, who is reaching for the skies in aviation with the help of EOPS!
EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.
EOPS Profile – Allison Dinh
Aug 4, 2025 10:21:36 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Meet Allison Dinh, Merritt College EOPS alum! From fearful to fearsome, Allison 'Ally' Dinh went from unsure about college to making plans for a master's! Being a single parent and working two jobs is tough, but she didn't have to do it alone; EOPS and the Merritt College community were there and helped her every step of the way.
EOPS Profile – Elizabeth Hernandez
Jul 24, 2025 1:09:54 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Meet Elizabeth Hernandez, Laney College EOPS alum, and admissions and records staff! Being a single parent is hard. Listen to Elizabeth's story on overcoming challenges, never giving up, and how EOPS helped her navigate a path to success and stability for her family!
EOPS Student Profile – Colinda Stephens
Jun 11, 2025 9:35:25 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Meet Colinda Stephens, College of Alameda student and EOPS Peer Mentor! The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide support services to low-income and academically-disadvantaged students to become successful in college.
Laney College Celebrates Student Success at EOPS Awards Ceremony
May 20, 2025 2:18:37 PM / by Chanda Brewer -->
On May 9, 2025, Laney College hosted its annual EOPS/CARE/NextUP/CalWORKs Awards Celebration at Preservation Park in Oakland, honoring students whose academic journeys have been supported by these transformative programs. Held under the theme "Unity, Collaboration, Innovation: Strengthening Bridges for Student Success," the event celebrated perseverance, community, and educational achievement.
EOPS Student Profile – Hameed Alghaithi
May 20, 2025 1:45:18 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Meet Hameed Alghaithi, a Berkeley City College student following his dreams with the help of EOPS!
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide support services to low-income and academically-disadvantaged students to become successful in college. EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.
Celebrating 55 Years of EOPS – Alumni Testimonials
Apr 25, 2025 3:12:01 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Editor’s Note: 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of EOPS. Students and alumni from each of the Peralta Colleges shared stories with the Board of Trustees at their April 8, 2025 meeting, and we will be sharing student and alumni stories about their EOPS experiences throughout the rest of the Spring 2025 semester.
EOPS Student Profile – David Zheng
Apr 22, 2025 12:13:18 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Meet David Zheng, a Laney College EOPS alum! The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide support services to low-income and academically-disadvantaged students to become successful in college. EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.
Student View: EOPS
Apr 7, 2025 9:38:33 AM / by Cassandra L. Hernandez -->
Extended Opportunities Program and Services (EOPS) is a program meant to help you as a student succeed on your academic journey. If you are in need of financial help, EOPS offers aid in the form of book grants, fee waivers, or even free supplies (backpacks, notebooks, binders etc.). EOPS even offers academic help to you for no extra cost.