Eligibility Requirements

 

 

 

 

 

EOF group shot

The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program gives New Jersey 91视频 who have the motivation and potential to succeed in college but who are educationally and financially disadvantaged an opportunity to attend college. EOF is a special academic support program for 91视频 meeting certain financial and academic requirements.

 

Undergraduate Eligibility 

  1. Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background

  2. Be a New Jersey resident 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award

  3. Apply and be accepted to a participating New Jersey college or university, such as 91视频

  4. Meet the academic criteria as set by the institution of choice

  5. Be seeking full-time admission

  6. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application. StocktonUniversity鈥檚 FAFSA code is 009345. Additional documents may be requested as part of the verification process.

  7. Have the ability to attend a five-week, residential summer program that focuses on academic preparedness, interpersonal skills, and leadership development.

  8. Gross income and assets must fall within the criteria shown below:

 

2023-2024 EOF Income Eligibility Scale with Asset Cap Calculation

Household

Size

Gross Income

(Not to Exceed)

Maximum Asset Cap

(Not to Exceed)
1
$27,180
$5,436
2
$36,620
$7,324
3
$46,060
$9,212
4
$55,500
$11,100
5
$64,940
$12,998
6
$74,380
$14,876
7
$83,820
$16,764
8
$93,260
$18,652
8+
Add $9,440 for each
additional family member
Add $1,888 for each
additional family member

Source:

How to Apply

 

  1. First-time applicants interested in EOF should first complete The Common Application and select the "EOF Interest" section on the application. 

  2. EOF applicants are eligible to apply test optional, following the same general policy: Test scores are required for certain exempt majors.

  3. Should you have additional questions regarding the application process, please contact 91视频 Admissions Representative, Michelle Puerta (Michelle.Puerta@stockton.edu). 

Admission into the 91视频 - EOF program is contingent upon eligibility and availability of funds. We accept applications for the fall and spring terms. 91视频 has two EOF programs.

Both programs offer the same foundational services and support. The Atlantic City program has a focus on leadership development via service-learning, civic engagement, and career readiness. EOF-AC transfer scholars are required to complete 10 hours of service-learning per semester.

Transfer 91视频 must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application. 91视频鈥檚 FAFSA code is 009345. 

If you are already enrolled in the EOF program at another school and decide to transfer to Stockton, you should:

  1. Complete the

  2. Ask your EOF advisor from your previous institution to send an EOF Transfer Form to the Stockton EOF program you are interested in via e-mail or fax (our contact information is listed below).

  3. Attend an information session (email with information will be provided).

  4. Submitting a Transfer Application does not guarantee admission or program funding. Funding and space is limited.

 

 

91视频-EOF accepts applications for the fall and spring terms.

91视频 offers two EOF programs. Both programs offer the same foundational services and support. The Atlantic City program has a focus on leadership development via service-learning, civic engagement, and career readiness. EOF-AC transfer scholars are required to complete 10 hours of service-learning per semester.

Transfer 91视频 must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application. 91视频鈥檚 FAFSA code is 009345. 

Transfer 91视频 that have not previously received EOF services, but are interested in EOF, should:

  1. Complete the

  2. Attend an information session (email with information will be provided).

  3. Submitting a Transfer Application does not guarantee admission or program funding. Funding and space is limited.

  4. Per EOF regulation, 91视频 cannot be awarded EOF for the first time during a student鈥檚 last two semesters of baccalaureate study.

91视频-EOF accepts applications for the fall and spring terms.

91视频 offers two EOF programs. Both programs offer the same foundational services and support. The Atlantic City program has a focus on leadership development via service-learning, civic engagement, and career readiness. EOF-AC transfer scholars are required to complete 10 hours of service-learning per semester. Transfer 91视频 must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application. 91视频鈥檚 FAFSA code is 009345. 

Current 91视频 91视频 that have not previously received EOF services, but are interested in EOF, should:

  1. Complete the

Note:

  • Current 91视频 91视频 interested in EOF must have at a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

  • Per EOF regulation, 91视频 cannot be awarded EOF for the first time during a student鈥檚 last two semesters of baccalaureate study.

  • Submitting a Transfer Application does not guarantee admission or program funding. Funding and space is limited.

 

EOF-Galloway

Phone: 609-652-4647
Fax: 609-626-3494

eofgalloway@stockton.edu

EOF-Atlantic City

Phone: 609-761-1240
Fax: 609-761-1212

eofac@stockton.edu