Emancipated Foster Youth Campus Resources - Golden West College

Campus Resources• ACE (formally Disabled StudentPrograms and Services)714-895-8721(KOCE Building)Chip MarchbankDirector, EOPS/C.A.R.E./EFYcmarchbank@gwc.cccd.edu• Admissions & Records714-895-8306(Administration Bldg., 1 st Floor)Michelle SambranoCounselor, EOPS/C.A.R.E./EFYmsambrano@gwc.cccd.eduGreg CarrCoordinator, Learning Resourcesgcarr@gwc.cccd.edu• Assessment Center714-895-8388(Business Bldg., Rm. 109)• Counseling714-895-8799(Administration Bldg., 1 st Floor)• EOPS/CARE714-895-8768(Administration Bldg., 2 nd Floor)• Financial Aid714-895-8394(Former Library Bldg., Rm. 120)• Student Health Center714-895-8379• Tutorial & Learning Center714-895-8904(LRC, Room 129)• Writing & Reading Center714-895-8386(LRC, Room 129)EFYEmancipated Foster YouthBridget VuEFY Intake Specialistbrvu@gwc.cccd.eduEmailCoast Community College District Board of TrusteesDavid A. Grant; Mary L. Hornbuckle; Jim Moreno; Jerry Patterson;Lorraine Prinsky, Ph.D.; Student TrusteeAndrew C. Jones, Ed.D., Chancellor15744 Goldenwest StreetP.O. Box 2748Huntington Beach, CA 92647-0748714-895-8768www.goldenwestcollege.edu

What is EFY?Emancipated Foster Youth Services (EFY)have been established at Golden West Collegeto support former foster youth towardstransforming their lives by achieving a highereducation. The staff is sensitive to the needs ofthe students and realizes their high potential tosucceed. The combination of services, studentdedication, and staff involvement contribute totheir educational and personal success.Additional EFY Services• Material & Health Fees Paid• Associated Student Body Fees Paid• Additional Textbook Services Provided• Extended Services from Student HealthCenter• Food Pantry• Deferment of All Registration Costs(except parking permit)• Specific Program Costs• EFY Scholarship• Review EFY Checklist @http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/eopsEOPS ProgramEOPS stand for “Extended Opportunity Programsand Services.” EOPS is a state funded programthat goes above and beyond to serve students whohave the potential to succeed in college.Requirements• Current or Former Foster Youth• Provide Proof of Ward of the Courtor Dependency Verification• Apply to the EOPS Program• Must Be Enrolled in a Minimum of 6Units• Attend EFY Orientation• Apply for EFY Services Before Your35 th Birthday• Must Not Have Received aBaccalaureate Degree• Must Be a California ResidentEOPS Services• Counseling Services• Orientation• Priority Registration• Book Service• Study Hall• Tutoring• Referral Services• Bilingual Services• Learning Skills Classes• Emergency Loans• Transfer Waiver• CARE ProgramFinancial Aid Assistance• FAFSA Application• Chafee Grants (for eligible foster youth)• Federal & State Grants• Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOG)(pays CA community college tuition)• Federal Work Study (available workopportunities on campus)• Scholarships