EOPS program's primary goal is to encourage the enrollment, retention and transfer of students handicapped by language, social, economic and educational disadvantages, and to facilitate the successful completion of their goals and objectives in college. EOPS offers academic and support counseling, financial aid and other support services.

The purpose of the California Community College EOPS Association is as follows::

(a) To act as the base of a communications network among EOPS staff, students, statutory advisory committee, the Chancellor's office staff and other groups that serve EOPS students in community colleges;

(b) To communicate the needs of the EOPS program and students to community college administrators, the Chancellor and the State Legislature;

(c) To assist in implementing statewide policies, programs and regulations in relation to the unique needs of each of the community colleges in California; and

(d) To encourage and participate in the development of additional programs on the local, state and national level which will assist disadvantaged students in their quest for an education.