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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