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Special Programs & Services

 Welcome to Special Programs & Services

 

Barstow Community College’s Special Programs and Services Department (SPS) is dedicated to providing access and support services to students who are educationally disadvantaged by social, physical, or economic barriers.

Special Programs and Services offers services through the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)(NextUp) (formerly known as Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), the Food Pantry and Basic Needs.

To get more information about the programs or to apply, complete the application online or email eops@barstow.edu.

Mission

The Department of Special Programs and Services provides access and support services to educationally disadvantaged students to overcome social, physical, and economic barriers and reach their academic, career, and personal goals by fostering an environment that promotes student success through independence and self-advocacy.

 

EOPS  CARE  NEXTUP  CALWORKS  FOOD PANTRY

 

Meet the Team

Samera Kabir

Director of Special Programs & Services

skabir@barstow.edu

ext. 6800

Nora Aguayo

EOPS Program Coordinator

naguayo@barstow.edu

ext. 7209

Mattie Mendibles

Student Success Advisor

mmendibles@barstow.edu

ext. 7358

Griselda (Grace) Montano

Special Programs Specialist

gmontano@barstow.edu

ext. 7237

Briann (Bri) Garcia

Student Success Advisor

bgarcia@barstow.edu

ext. 7355

Shannon Mangan

SPS Secretary

smangan@barstow.edu

ext. 7388

Melodia (Mia) Torres

Basic Needs Assistant

mtorres@barstow.edu

ext. 6901

Darryl Moquin

Food Pantry Stocker

dmoquin@barstow.edu

ext. 6901

 

Michelle Colleoc

mcolleoc@barstow.edu

ext. 7325

Lilia Franco

lfranco@barstow.edu

ext. 7335

 

Edward Palmer

epalmer@barstow.edu

ext. 6939

 

Isis Fuentes

ifuentes@barstow.edu

ext. 6424

Jessica Garcia

jgarcia3@barstow.edu

 

 

 

How to Apply for Special Programs & Services

Create an OpenCCC account first. You will need a real email address. Next, apply and submit your application here OpenCCC. If you already have an OpenCCC account, just login. Check your email after you have applied as you will receive your BCC BNumber and further instructions (check junk mail if you did not receive it).

Complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (DACA students). Remember, you want to apply early!

Once you have applied, you will get an email informing you if orientation, placement, and education planning are required. To complete orientation, click here. See a counselor to help select your classes. Watch the video tutorial on how to schedule an appointment with a counselor here. If you have a general question to ask a counselor, you can complete the form here Contact a Counselor.

Register for courses! Review the Schedule of Classes and then register for courses by logging into your MyBCC Portal.  

EOPS/CARE: 12 or more units

NextUp: 9 units or more

CalWORKs: 6 units or more

Complete the online Special Programs & Services (SPS) application using the button below. After submitting your application, a staff member of our Special Programs & Services team will be reaching out to you. 

EOPS CARE Logo

If you are applying for EOPS, you will need to have the following:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more units)
  • Completed your FAFSA and qualify for CCPG A, B, or C with zero EFC
  • Prior college/university transcripts if you attended another institution
  • Below 70 transferable college units from any institution
CARE Logo

As CARE is a subprogram to EOPS, you will need to have the following:

  • Complete the CalWORKs Release of Information form to allow program staff to contact the county office on your behalf to receive your Verification of Benefits. 
Next Up Logo

If you are applying for NEXTUP, you will need to have the following:

  • Enrolled in at least 9 units or more (students in less than 9 students may be accepted into the program if the intent is to enroll in 9 units in a primary semester)
  • Current or former foster youth (in foster care on or after 13th birthday) or previously in the NEXTUP program at another community college
  • Under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year (July 1st)
  • Provide foster youth documentation:
    • Confirmation of foster youth history by the State Foster Youth Ombudsperson's office via student request. Click link to request form - Verification Request Form 
    • Contact the State Foster Youth Ombudsperson's office at 1-844-846-1602 or via email at fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov (on the subject include: NextUp Verification for Barstow Community College)
    • A letter from your county caseworker containing DOB, age and time in foster care system
Cal Works Logo

If you are applying for CalWORKs, you will need to have the following:

  • Enrolled as a part-time student (6 or more units)
  • Complete the CalWORKs Release of Information form to allow program staff to contact the county office on your behalf to receive your Verification of Benefits. 

*EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs do not accept summer applications. For Fall and Spring, you must apply by the stated deadline dates.*

Special Programs & Services Application          Release of Information

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

View All SPS events

12Feb

February 12, 2024
7:00am - 6:00pm

Schedule your staff contact between February 12 - May 10, 2024

Staff contacts can be scheduled in person, via video, or by phone with the following SPS Staff:

18Mar

March 18, 2024
7:00am - 6:00pm

Schedule your 2nd Counseling Contact between March 18 - May 10, 2024

Counseling contacts can be scheduled in person, via video, or by phone with the following SPS Counselors:

19Mar

March 19, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Location: TLSC

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