Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

To be eligible for CARE, you must be:

• Accepted to the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program
• A single head of household receiving CalWORKs/TANF/AFDC
• A parent of at least one child age 18 years or under (at the time of acceptance into the CARE program)
• A California resident or eligible for AB 540
• At least 18 years of age
• Registered for a minimum of 12 units (unless stated by DSPS) with a vocational or academic objective

You are not eligible if:

• You are married
• You only receive CalFresh or medical benefits

Benefits include:

• Grocery Program
• Gas Assistance
• Grant
• Gift Card
• Off-Campus Activities

1. New students must apply to the EOPS program uring the open application cycle & Be accepted into the EOPS program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Continuing students must be in good standing and continuing in the EOPS program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
2. Submit a CARE Program Application by July 26.
3. Receive a CARE Program Conditional Approval Email.
4. Submit the CalWORKs Aid Verification Form (when instructed).
5. Attend a Conditional New CARE Student Orientation (when instructed).
6. Complete the CARE Canvas Module (after attending in-person orientation).
   • Minimum score required: 90%.
   • Students who do not achieve a 90% score will not be admitted to the CARE Program and may reapply during a future application period.
7. Receive Official CARE Program Acceptance.
   • Students officially admitted: September 8