Initial EOF Eligibility is determined on the basis of both economic and educational criteria.
Because a student or a student’s family currently falls within the income criteria does not make the student automatically eligible for EOF.
Although students may qualify for the program, admission criteria give priority to first-time, full-time freshmen and to EOF transfer students in good standing from another EOF Program.
EOF Grant Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an Educational Opportunity Fund grant, a student must:
- Be a New Jersey Resident for at least one (1) year,
- Be recipient of High School Diploma or GED,
- Intend to have full-Time enrollment, in the first semester,
- Meet the income Eligibility Guidelines based on the household income.
EOF Income Eligibility Scale
Dependent and independent students are financially eligible for an EOF grant based on the following scale:
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023
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| Applicants with a Household Size of |
Gross Income (Not to Exceed) |
Maximum Asset Cap for ALL Students (Not to Exceed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25.760 | $5,152 |
| 2 | $34,840 | $6,968 |
| 3 | $43,920 | $8,784 |
| 4 | $53,000 | $10,600 |
| 5 | $62,080 | $12,416 |
| 6 | $71,160 | $14,232 |
| 7 | $80,240 | $16,048 |
| 8 | $89,320 | $17,864 |
| 9+ | For each additional member of the household add $9,080. |
For each additional member of the household add $1,816. |