To be eligible for admission to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), you must be:
- A New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment;
- Require special admissions consideration; and
- Qualify as economically disadvantaged according to the guidelines. In selecting students for the program, priority is given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Complete the EOP Financial Information Form. Use the EOP Financial Information Worksheet for reference. There is also an essay on the worksheet that should be submitted as part of your application.
EOP Financial Information Form
EOP Economic Eligibility Guidelines
Academic Year 2025-26
| Household Size (including head of household) |
Total Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $97,532* |
| *For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $9,953 for each additional person. |
Income Guidelines Also Do Not Apply If:
- 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 is in foster care as established by the court;
- The student is a ward of the state or county.