Welcome to EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars & Rising Scholars
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) department at Allan Hancock College includes CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars and Rising Scholars programs. All six programs are integrated to ensure collaboration, innovation, and continuous support for students.
Daily drop-in counseling:
All counseling appointments are in-person. Please call our office in advance to ensure there have been no changes to the drop-in hours, connect with an EOPS staff member, or to make an appointment with an EOPS Counselor.
(805) 922-6966 x3214 (CARE/NextUp x3623 or LVC x5206)
Scheduling in-person Appointments
On your appointment day and time come to our office 5-10 minutes before your appointment to check-in.
Meet with an EOPS Counselor (Santa Maria)
Meet with an EOPS Counselor (Lompoc)
The mission of the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs. Guardian Scholars and Rising Scholars Programs is to minimize barriers and to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged eligible students in achieving their educational and career goals by providing access to “over and above” support services and college resources.
Locations and Hours
Our offices will be closed for the following holidays:
Veteran's Day: Friday, November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving and Day After Thanksgiving: Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, 2023
Santa Maria Campus
Building A-201-203, 2nd Floor Student Services
Phone: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3214 or 3623
Text: 1-805-310-5279
Available in-person/phone
Mondays & Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email and Social Media
Lompoc Valley Center
Building 1, Room 103
Phone : 1-805-735-3366 ext. 5206
Text: 1-805-310-5279
Available in-person/phone
Mondays & Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.