EOP is an extended program with course work paced to enhance student success. Students are typically full-time, enrolling in at least 12 credit hours per semester. The first year schedule will include courses in English; math; college skills and/or reading; social, physical, or life science; and/or curriculum course(s). To comply with program requirements, EOP students may be required to repeat courses in which they have earned a "D" or "D"+.
Students are required to participate in regular tutoring and academic advising sessions.
Essential to EOP is direct financial aid. For each EOP student, a financial aid package is planned which may include grants from EOP, Pell, and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). All EOP students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Educational Opportunity Program has been created with your academic success and personal pride in educational achievement as its primary goals. Individual pacing of course work and personal assistance are just two of the ways provided to achieve these goals.
We would like to introduce you to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Alfred State College. You may be eligible for EOP if you have:
The income guidelines below determine EOP eligibility for the 2008-2009 academic year.
| Household Size (including head of household) | Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Category A | Category B | Category C | |
| 1 | $15,140 | $20,390 | $23,020 |
| 2 | $20,390 | $25,640 | $28,270 |
| 3 | $25,650 | $30,900 | $33,530 |
| 4 | $30,900 | $36,150 | $38,780 |
| 5 | $36,150 | $41,400 | $44,030 |
| 6 | $41,410 | $46,660 | $49,290 |
| 7 | $46,660 | $51,910 | $54,540 |
| (7+) in each category, add $5,250 for each family member in excess of seven | |||
(Category A) Income from Non-Employment Sources - Supported by one or more individuals whose combined total annual income is from Social Security or sources other than employment and which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category A" above.
(Category B) Salary/Wage Income - Supported by one or more worker(s) whose combined total annual income does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category B" above.
(Category C) For households supported by one worker with two or more employers, which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category C" above.
To see more SUNY regulations for EOP please visit http://www.suny.edu/Student/Common/Eop.cfm.
Many of your college expenses could be paid by financial aid grants (awards which do not have to be repaid) and/or loans (borrowed money which must be repaid with interest). Your eligibility for funding will be determined after you:
You will be offered a variety of extracurricular choices to broaden your educational experiences and to make your college years memorable ones.
Upon recieving a 3.0 for 2 consecutive semesters, Alfred State EOP students are eligible for Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE). This national honor society recognizes the high academic achievements of student enrolled in Opportunity Programs across the country.