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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Applicants
New York State Residents Only
Program Description
The State University of New York's Educational Opportunity Program provides access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not otherwise be offered admission. Available primarily to full-time, matriculated students, the program supports students throughout their college careers within the University. student's household income must not exceed the amount shown for its size in the applicable category or the student's circumstances must conform to one of the exceptions indicated. NOTE: Eligibility guidelines are anticipated to change for the 2012-13 academic year. Please visit www.suny.edu/student/academic_eop.cfm to find current requirements.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP) APPLICANTS

Campus Participation
The following SUNY campuses do not operate an Educational Opportunity Program: Adirondack, Cayuga County, Clinton, Columbia-Greene, Corning, Herkimer County, Jamestown, Jefferson, Mohawk Valley, Nassau, Niagara County, North Country, Orange County, Rockland, Sullivan County and Tompkins Cortland Community Colleges.

Fee Waiver
Students submitting applications for EOP consideration may qualify for application fee waivers for up to four campus choices. If the applicant does not meet both academic and economic eligibility guidelines or if the campus does not operate an Educational Opportunity Program, the student will be billed for the fee. NOTE: Applicants who are deemed ineligible for EOP may still qualify for admission and financial aid through other admissions processes.

Transfer Option
To be eligible for the program as a transfer, a student must have been enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program, College Discovery, HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program), SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge) or a similar program at his/her previous college. If the previous college did not have EOP or a similar program, the student may receive consideration for transfer eligibility and should notify the college to which he/she is transferring.

Program Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the Educational Opportunity Program a student must: 1.) be a New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment; 2.) require special admissions consideration; and 3.) qualify as economically disadvantaged according to the guidelines indicated (see below). In selecting students for the program, priority is given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Support Services
Educational Opportunity Program students may receive support services, such as academic, career and personal counseling, tutoring and supplemental instruction. As part of a student’s overall financial aid package, the Educational Opportunity Program provides financial assistance for non-tuition related expenses (e.g., books, supplies, etc.).

Financial Eligibility
The table below lists financial guidelines for Educational Opportunity Program eligibility during the 2011-12 academic year. In order to be determined economically disadvantaged, a

Eligibility guidelines are anticipated to change for the 2012-13 academic year. Visit www.suny.edu/student/academic_eop.cfm to find current requirements. EOP Financial Eligibility 2011-12
Household Size Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year (Including head of household) Category A Category B Category C

Household Income Categories:
A Supported by one or more individuals whose combined total annual income is from Social Security or sources other than employment and which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category A." B Supported by one or more worker(s) whose combined total annual income does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category B." C For households supported by one worker with two or more employers, which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category C." Exceptions to Income Guidelines: • The student’s family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; or through a county Department of Social Services; or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance; • The student lives with foster parents who do not provide support for college and the student’s natural parents provide no such support; • The student is a ward of the state or county.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

$ 16,060 21,630 27,210 32,790 38,360 43,960 49,500*

$ 21,630 27,200 32,780 38,360 43,930 49,530 55,070*

$ 24,420 29,990 35,570 41,150 46,720 52,320 57,860*

*Plus $5,570 for each additional family member in excess of seven.
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