Policy Makers

EAOP works. EAOP has four core services, which are key to the program's successful outcomes. Through this proven combination of services, EAOP has made college a reality for thousands of students in the state's underserved schools.

EAOP empowers students. EAOP is effective at providing students with information and academic preparation support so they attain college eligibility and attend college. Moreover, with the prestige of a world-class University behind it, EAOP enables students to envision themselves succeeding in college and puts them on the track to higher education. Read EAOP Alumni Profiles.

EAOP has a unique role. EAOP is at the core of California's academic preparation programs. While other academic preparation programs specialize in building math or English skills, EAOP works with students to complete all the CSU/UC eligibility requirements, from math to science to English to history. It helps students satisfy the testing requirements, apply for financial aid, write the application essay, and choose the system and campus right for them. Read more about EAOP Program Services.

As the largest of UC's academic preparation program, EAOP affects more students than any other academic preparation program-over 39,000 last year alone.

EAOP has a proven record of success. Independent research, reports to the legislature, an accountability framework, and the program's own data prove that EAOP closes achievement gaps and makes a difference for educationally disadvantaged students in California. More on Program Outcomes.

EAOP is an investment, not a deduction. EAOP contributes to the economic success of California. In a global, knowledge-based economy, California cannot afford to squander its most valuable resource: brainpower. At a low annual per student cost, EAOP works with educationally disadvantaged students, many of whom otherwise might not attain college eligibility, and puts them on track to higher education and better paying careers.

The evidence linking education to higher salaries, better health, less crime, lower levels of poverty, and a stronger overall economy are overwhelming. As the state's largest academic preparation program, EAOP plays a crucial role in improving educational opportunities for students and a more robust state economy. View Outcome Reports.

With more, EAOP can do more. At its peak, EAOP served over 80,000 students in over 580 middle and high schools. Due to budget cuts, EAOP now serves fewer than half that number of students in 309 schools. The middle school program was hurt particularly. That's thousands of fewer students attending college and millions of dollars lost to the state in earnings and tax revenues. A restoration of state funding to peak levels would enable EAOP to help more students and earlier in their academic careers. Greater funding for EAOP would not only change the lives of individual students and their families, but would also contribute to the state's economy and make California more competitive in the global marketplace.