Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Important Note About Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for the Educational Opportunity Program change
from year to year. Be sure to look at information that applies to the
appropriate semester.
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Income Guidelines for the Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Academic Year
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission
during the 2010-2011 academic year. To be economically disadvantaged, a
student must belong to a household that is defined in Category A, B, or C or
the exceptions noted below. Household Income Categories
|
Household Size
(Including head of household) |
Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year * |
|
Category A |
Category B |
Category C |
|
1 |
$16,060 |
$21,630 |
$24,420 |
|
2 |
$21,630 |
$27,200 |
$29,990 |
|
3 |
$27,210 |
$32,780 |
$35,570 |
|
4 |
$32,790 |
$38,360 |
$41,150 |
|
5 |
$38,360 |
$43,930 |
$46,720 |
|
6 |
$43,960 |
$49,530 |
$52,320 |
|
7 |
$49,500 |
$55,070 |
$57,860 |
|
7+ in each category, add 5,570 for each
family member in excess of seven |
Category A (Income from Non-Employment Sources)
Applicable to households supported by one or more individuals whose combined
total annual income is from Social Security or sources other than
employment.
Category B (Salary/Wage Income)
Applicable to households supported by more than one or more worker(s)
receiving income from employment.
Category C (Salary/Wage Income)
Applicable to households supported by one worker with two or more
employers.
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
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