Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program was established to help EOPS students who are single parents, receiving cash-aid from CalWORKs or Tribal TANF.
CARE Services
EOPS students who are eligible for the CARE program have access to all EOPS services plus the following:
- Child Care Financial Assistance
- Additional Student Grants (based on available funds)
- CARE specific workshops and events
Qualifying for CARE
To qualify for the CARE program at Columbia College, students must meet the following:
- Current EOPS student who is 18 years of age or older
- Enrolled in 12 units or more as a new CARE student (Exceptions may apply)
- A single parent or head of household
- A CalWORKs participant and/or receiving county cash aid (TANF) for self and/or children
Applying for CARE
The EOPS application is used to screen for possible CARE students. Upon becoming eligible for EOPS, potential CARE students are referred to the CARE Program Specialist to determine CARE eligibility.
For additional information about CARE, please call 209.588.5130.