We’re not just a program, we’re you’re pEOPle.
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) was established to support students with strong potential for academic success who may face financial challenges in pursuing a college education.
Apply to SUNY Poly EOP
Before officially applying, you may want to…
- Reach out to Lyndrell Randle, Admissions Counselor & EOP Liaison, to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements
- Check the eligibility guidelines outlined below
- Gather financial documents to determine your eligibility (you’ll be required to submit these after you officially apply)
To apply:
- Complete the regular SUNY Application or Common Application
- Check “yes” to indicate your interest in applying for the Educational Opportunity Program
The program has a limited capacity so early submission of documentation is strongly advised. Your application will not be processed until full application processing fees are paid in full or an authorized fee waiver request is received.
Students submitting an application for EOP admissions consideration, may qualify for an application fee waiver for their first seven (7) campus choices. If a student does not meet both the academic and economic guidelines, or the campus to which the student is applying does not operate an Educational Opportunity Program, the student will be billed for the application fee.
Learn more about the Application Fee Waivers.
EOP Eligibility
If you’re facing academic or financial barriers to enrolling in college, EOP may be for you.
To be considered for admission to EOP, YOU must:
- Be a New York State resident for at least 12 months before enrollment
- Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Be ineligible for admission under traditional admission standards (Fall slightly below the criteria for general admission; typically between a 75% - 87% GPA)
- Qualify as economically disadvantaged according to income guidelines set by the NYS Education Department (financial eligibility is based on family income from prior-prior year)
- Enroll as a full-time SUNY Poly student
EOP Income Eligibility Guidelines
In order to be determined economically disadvantaged, a student's household income must not exceed the amount shown for its size or the student's circumstances must conform to one of the exceptions indicated.
Income Eligibility Guidelines | |
|---|---|
| Household Size (including head of household) | Total Annual Income |
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $97,532 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $9,953 for each additional person | |
Exceptions to Income Eligibility
The Income Eligibility Guidelines do not apply if:
- The student's family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; or through a county Department of Social Services; or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance.
- The student is in foster care as established by the court.
- The student is a ward of the state or county.
If you have previously been enrolled in EOP or a similar opportunity program (HEOP - Higher Education Opportunity Program, College Discovery, SEEK - Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge), you are eligible for EOP transfer admission. If your previous college did not have EOP or a similar program, you may be considered for transfer eligibility. Please contact Lyndrell Randle, Admissions Counselor & EOP Liaison, at randlel@sunypoly.edu to discuss your eligibility.
If you’re interested in participating in EOP but you’re not eligible, you may still qualify for admission and financial aid through other admission processes. Please contact Lyndrell Randle, Admissions Counselor & EOP Liaison, at randlel@sunypoly.edu, to discuss other programs and options to support your college and career goals.
