Happy Winter Quarter!
EOPS/CARE/NextUP/GSP office at De Anza College supports students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged – including students who are single parents or foster ouths – so they can achieve their academic goals.
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.
Joining EOPS/CARE/NextUp/GSP
The applications to join EOPS/CARE/NextUp/Guardian Scholars for Fall 2026 will be open soon. Please check back for further information.
If you are a foster youth, please contact the main office for assistance. You can apply at any time.
Please add your name and contact information to our Interest list. We'll send you the link to apply for Fall 2026 when it becomes available.
Important key Dates for Winter 2026
- Monday, Jan. 5: First day of Winter Quarter.
- Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. holiday - no classes; office close
- Friday, Feb. 13 - Monday, Feb.16: Presidents' Day holiday - no classes; office close
- Tuesday, Feb. 17: Spring'26 Priority Registration
- Monday, Mar. 23 - Friday, Mar. 27: Final exams
Please click here to view the complete list of the Important dates and the Drop-in schedule for Winter 2026.
EOPS – Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
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
CARE provides additional services for eligible EOPS students who are single parents and receive cash aid public assistance.
NextUp and GSP - Guardian Scholars Program
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 vouchers 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/GSP
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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Winter 2026 Office Schedule
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Call us at 408.864.8950 or email eops@deanza.edu
- Visit our Contact Us webpage for more ways to reach us