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 2021-2022 |
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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 | $25.520 | $5,104 |
| 2 | $34,480 | $6,896 |
| 3 | $43,440 | $8,688 |
| 4 | $52,400 | $10,480 |
| 5 | $61,360 | $12,272 |
| 6 | $70,320 | $14,064 |
| 7 | $79,280 | $15,856 |
| 8 | $88,240 | $17,648 |
| 9+ | For each additional member of the household add $8,960. |
For each additional member of the household add $1,792. |