Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program that provides specialized assistance to low-income, first generation college students. The purpose of EOPS is to encourage the enrollment and retention of students who are educationally and financially disadvantaged. EOPS will assist these students in successfully completing a vocational certificate, an AA/AS degree, or in transferring to a four-year college or university. Students that participate in EOPS receive the personalized support and services listed below.