Educational Opportunity Program
Educational Opportunity Program, for Spring 2010 is now closed. We will no longer be accepting Freshman or Transfer applications for Spring 2010 EOP.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is the New York State program designed to assist applicants who do not possess the general admission requirements, yet who show promise and potential for academic success as evidenced through a variety of scholastic indicators. This program is open to New York residents only. Applicants must also demonstrate historical financial need as specified by the policies governing the program. Applicants accepted through EOP are provided with academic and financial support to aid in their success. To begin
consideration, be sure to check “yes” for the EOP
option on the SUNY
Application. As an EOP applicant, your application fee is waived.
To be considered for the EOP at Oneonta candidates must have:
~
Official High School Transcript (a high school average of 78 or above) or Official GED
~ SAT score with an 800 or above (Critical Reading and Math only) or ACT Composite score 16 or above
~ Completed EOP Supplemental Application (including autobiographical essay)
~ Completed Family & Financial Questionnaire
~ *Signed tax forms (if applicable) - For example, if applying for Fall 2010 submit 2009 taxes.
No EOP application will be reviewed until all materials are received by the Office of Admissions.
To be academically eligible, a student must be
ineligible for admission under the general
admissions guidelines at the College at Oneonta. The
EOP admissions committee will review each
applicant’s academic performance, limitations in
preparation for college, and demonstrated potential
for earning a college degree.
Financial
eligibility starts with the family income guidelines established
by the State of New York (table below).
Household Size |
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|
(including head |
Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year |
of household) |
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* |
*Plus
$5,570 for each additional family member in excess
of seven.
These guidelines can also be found in the SUNY
System Application/Viewbook within the EOP section.
* 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 of Family Day Care payments through the
New York State Office of Children and Family
Assistance or a county Department of Social
Services
-
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
These forms are in PDF format. In
order to utilize them, you must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader present on your computer. Free downloads of this program are
available at the above link. If you cannot download these forms and would like one mailed to you,
please contact our office.
Educational Opportunity Program Website
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