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.

Income Guidelines for the Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Academic Year

The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission during the 2007-2008 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 Size
(Including head of household)

Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year

Category A

Categories B

Category C

1

$15,140

$20,390 $23,020
2

$20,390 

$25,640 $28,270
3

$25,650

$30,900

$33,530
4 $30,900 $36,150 $38,780
5 $36,150 $41,400 $44,030
6 $41,410 $46,660 $49,290
7 $46,660  $51,910 $54,540
7+ in each category, add 5250 for each family member in excess of seven

Household Income Categories

  1. Income from Non-Employment Sources--Supported by one or more individuals whose combined income is from Social Security or sources other than employment and which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category A" above.

  2. Salary/Wage Income--Supported by more than one or more worker(s) whose combined total annual income does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category B" above.

  3. For households supported by one worker with two or more employers, which does not exceedthe applicable amount under "Category C" above.

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 or a county Department of Social Services;

  • The students 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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