Educational Opportunity Program
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as California's original compensatory program and the primary vehicle in the CSU for increasing the access, academic excellence, and retention of California's historically underserved population of low-income, first generation college students, thus working in the spirit and abiding by the legislative intent that originally established the program in 1969 while maintaining the constant innovation the program has come to exemplify.
Educational Opportunity Program
EOP provides:
- ACCESS to the University through outreach and special admissions for program-eligible students
- ADVOCACY for educationally and economically disadvantaged populations
- TRANSITIONAL EXPERIENCES such as Summer Bridge and transfer orientations
- SUPPORT SERVICES including educational counseling, independent living workshops, and printing in our computer lab
- EOP GRANTS through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for students with a low Student Aid Index
- CAREER PREPARATION in partnership with the CSUB Center for Career Education and Community Engagement (CECE) as well as work study and paid student employment opportunities
Need help completing your Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) application?
Join one of our virtual coaching sessions for hands-on guidance and support.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 4:00-6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:00-6:00 pm
Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Wednesday, December 4, 2025 1:00-3:00 pm
Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00-9:00 pm
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Office
9001 Stockdale Highway
Mailstop 55A
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: (661) 654-2276
E-mail: eop@csub.edu