Bergen Community College

To apply for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) grant, a student must:

STEP 1: APPLY to Bergen Community College. Take the placement test – upon admission – in the Office of Testing Services.

STEP 2: Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form – at https://studentaid.gov

• List Bergen Community College as the first choice (Federal School Code: 004736).
• Go to the NJ Financial Aid Management System (NJFAMS) portal accessible at https://njfams.hesaa.org/ and log into account or create new login.
  Check the “TO DO” folder and complete any incomplete items.
• For NJ Dreamers, click here (NJ Dreamer Login/ HESAA’s Secure e-Access Portal) to complete the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.

STEP 3: Meet the EOF Grant Eligibility requirements.

STEP 4: Complete an EOF Application:

• Click here for 2023-2024 EOF Program Application Form (PDF)

• Submit the EOF Application by recommended deadlines:
  • November 1st – Fall Semester;
  • March 1st – Spring Semester.

STEP 5: Upon review of your application and financial aid status, you will be contacted for an interview, if eligible.

Notes: Recommended FAFSA deadlines are accessible under the the Office of Financial Aid’s Dates and Deadlines Web page.