Why EOP?

Person with short hair and glasses wearing a black jacket and red shirt with a lanyard stands indoors in a hallway or lobby area, with doors and windows in the background.For Sean McNerlin, choosing EOP was a decision rooted in both necessity and opportunity. It offered a way to ease the financial burden of college, while also opening doors to valuable networking connections and culturally-enriching experiences.

For Sean, EOP was not just about funding - it was about access to an educational pathway that might not have otherwise been possible.

"I've created an amazing community for myself with the help of EOP," said Sean. "Honestly, I don't know what I'd do without the program - I may never have taken up college if it wasn't for EOP helping to guide my hand."

With all the support the EOP program provides, there was still one key piece of advice Sean gave to those considering the EOP program. "EOP paves the road, it's up to you to drive the car."

for the Fall of 2026 for first-time, full-time freshmen, CCC readmits (prior to 2022). Fall 2026 Deadline: June 30, 2026