There are six basic requirements that must be met for determining eligibility for EOPS. These requirements are as follows:

• Financial Need
  Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG) must be method A (for recipients of AFDC, SSI/SSP, or General Relief) or method B (based on prior year income and family size) as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
• Unmet Need
  You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form in order to have your unmet need determined by the Financial Aid Office. IMPORTANT: Even if you have a school loan in default, you should complete and submit the FAFSA form because you may still be able to receive an EOPS grant if you have an unmet need.
• Full-Time Student Status
  For EOPS purposes full-time is a minimum of 12 units for the fall and spring semesters, and 6 units for the summer session, unless otherwise approved by the EOPS director for being enrolled in less than full time units.
• California Resident
  As established by AVC admissions policies (refer to AVC's catalog).
• Non-College Graduate
  Has not earned a college level degree and/or has not earned more than 70 degree applicable units. Applicants are responsible for securing transcripts from any other college(s).
• Educational Disadvantage
  Is determined by our EOPS office pursuant to TItle 5 regulations.