Welcome!
The EOPS / CARE / NextUp office at De Anza College supports students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged – including students who are single parents or foster youths – so they can achieve their academic goals.
Fall 2025 Applications Coming Soon
The deadline to submit applications is still to be determined. Please sign up on our
interest list for more information.
In addition to providing counseling, resources and other types of assistance, we are here to advocate for your success!
You'll find more information about our programs on this website, or feel free to contact us with any questions.
Spring Registration: Key Dates
- Priority registration for EOPS students is Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Last day to add 12-week classes is Sunday, April 20
- Please verify your registartion date and time in MyPortal.
- If your registration date is not Feb. 18, please send an email to eops@fhda.edu asap.
EOPS – Extended Opportunity Programs and Services – for disadvantaged students
EOPS provides services such as counseling, priority registration, transfer support and in some cases financial grants to eligible students who are educationally or economically disadvantaged.
CARE – Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education – for single parents
CARE provides additional services for eligible EOPS students who are single parents and receive public assistance.
NextUp and Guardian Scholars – for foster youth
These two programs are designed specifically to support eligible students who are current or former foster youth.
Latest Updates
- If you have questions regarding book funds or equipment loans, please contact Jared Camacho at camachoramirezjared@deanza.edu
- All general questions and appointment requests should be directed to our front desk at eops@deanza.edu or 408-864-8950.
- Counseling and academic advising is available in person or online.
EOPS / CARE / NextUP
Contact Us
408.864.8950
eops@deanza.edu
Ammalinh Chan
EOPS Supervisor
Melinda Hughes
Faculty Assistant Director
Office Location
Campus Center, Lower Level Room 140
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Office Schedule
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Call us at 408.864.8950 or email eops@deanza.edu
- Visit our Contact Us webpage for more ways to reach us
If you would like a preliminary evaluation of your eligibility or want to be notified of future application periods, please fill out our EOPS interest form.