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The State University of New York
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Myths and Realities
Understanding the
Educational Opportunity Program
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The State University of New York
What is EOP?
The State University of New York Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP) provides college access
to economically disadvantaged and academically
under prepared New York State residents, who wish
to attend a SUNY institution. Although under
prepared, students accepted into the Educational
Opportunity Program must show promise to master
college-level work with the support of program
resources. Offered primarily for full-time
students who are New York State residents, EOP
applicants must meet both academic and financial
guidelines.
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The State University of New York
If you believe that education makes a fundamental
difference in the lives of students, not only
with regard to career preparation, but in human
development if you believe that an educated
person exposed to a broader understanding of
the world in which he or she lives has the
potential to become a better citizen, a better
neighbor or a better employee as a result of that
education, then you understand the value of
Opportunity Programs.
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The State University of New York
EOP

• Established in 1967
• Exists on 45 of the 64 SUNY campuses including
  community colleges.
• Serves approximately 11,000 students annually,
  enrolling about 3,000 new students per year.
• Over 46,000 EOP alumni

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The State University of New York
Services that EOP Provides

• Pre-freshman/Summer programs
• Academic Advisement
• Personal and career counseling
• Workshops (i.e. study skills, time management,
  computer literacy, library research, leadership,
  and critical inquiry
• Tutoring
• Individual and group counseling
• Mentoring
• Supplemental financial assistance

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Support Starts Early

• Summer programs provide students with an
  opportunity to acclimate to the college
  environment prior to fall matriculation. In most
  cases, students receive instruction and other
  support services in preparation for the first
  year of their academic experience.
• Summer programs exist on approximately 28
  campuses
• Programs range from 3 days to 5 weeks in length
  

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The State University of New York
Eligibility To be eligible for admission to EOP
you must be

• A first-time freshman
• A New York State resident for 12 months prior
  to enrollment
• Ineligible for admission under traditional
  standards, but demonstrate potential for
  completing a college program
• In need of financial assistance within income
  guidelines established annually by the State
  University of New York, Office of Opportunity
  Programs

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The State University of New York
Application Process for Freshmen

• Start the application process early. Students
  must check EOP on the SUNY application.
• High school record/home schooled record/GED
  score and Test Scores (SAT/ACT). The admission
  criteria will vary depending on the school to
  which the student is apply.
• Supplemental Application
• Letters of recommendation from school
  counselors and teachers

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The State University of New York
Income Guidelines
Household Size (including head of household) Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year
  Category A Category B Category C
1 14,100 18,900 20,700
2 19,600 24,400 26,200
3 22,350 27,150 28,950
4 27,800 32,600 34,400
5 32,859 37,650 39,450
6 38,550 43,350 45,150
7 42,900 47,700 49,500
plus 4,350 for each additional family member plus 4,350 for each additional family member plus 4,350 for each additional family member plus 4,350 for each additional family member

Household Categories Household Categories
A 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.
B Supported by more than one or more worker(s) whose combined total annual income does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category B" above.
C For households supported by one worker with two or more employers, which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category C" above.
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The State University of New York
Eligibility without Reference to Income Table

• Family receives payment from Temporary
  Assistance to Needy Families, Home Relief,
  Safety Net or Family Day Care through New York
  State or County Department of Social Services,
  Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance,
  or Office of Children and Family Assistance
• Live with foster parents who do not provide
  support for college, and natural parents provide
  no such support
• Student is ward of the state or county.

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The State University of New York
Documents Needed for Income Verification

• 1040
• FAFSA
• Individual campus based forms
• IRS letter 1722
• Benefit Verification Forms
• Documentation of Child Support

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The State University of New York
Transfer Students are Eligible if

• They have been enrolled in EOP, College
  Discovery, HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity
  Program), SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation
  and Knowledge) or a similar academic and
  financial support program at their previous
  college, and space is available at the school of
  their choice.

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The State University of New York
Questions?

• For more information, please visit
  http//www.suny.edu/Student/academic_eop.cfm or
  contact campuses directly.

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The State University of New York

• The State University of New York, Office of
  Opportunity Programs is responsible for the
  administration, management, and supervision of
  all SUNY Educational Opportunity Programs. All
  policy questions and regulations pursuant to the
  program operation should be directed to the
  Office of Opportunity Programs at [phone]

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