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SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

For more than 50 years, EOP has created opportunities for promising students to overcome financial and academic barriers, enroll in college, and thrive.

WHO ARE WE?
We’re more than a program. We’re a family.

*Apply to Suffolk, Westchester, Nassau and Cornell separately.

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WHERE IS EOP?

On 54 campuses across NYS.
Find where you belong.

Map of SUNY campuses with EOP program in place.Connect with a Campus

BENEFITS OF EOP

  • Financial support for textbooks, housing, and supplies
  • Counselors dedicated to your success
  • Paid leadership opportunities
  • An unforgettable 3-5 week summer experience
  • Personalized tutoring
  • Transfer pipeline at SUNY Community Colleges
  • Career counseling
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

EOP Income Eligibility Guidelines

Academic Year 2026-27
Household Size
(including head of household)
Total Annual Income
1 $28,953
2 $39,128
3 $49,303
4 $59,478
5 $69,653
6 $79,828
7 $90,003
8 $100,178*
*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $10,175 for each additional person.
Academic Year 2027-28
Household Size
(including head of household)
Total Annual Income
1 $29,526
2 $40,034
3 $50,542
4 $61,050
5 $71,558
6 $82,066
7 $92,574
8 $103,082*
*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $10,508 for each additional person.

To be considered for admission to EOP, you must:

  • Be a NYS resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
  • Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Meet EOP academic eligibility requirements
    (academic eligibility varies by campus)
  • Meet income eligibility guidelines established by New York State Education Department
  • Enroll as a full-time student

Check Out Our FAQs

Check out the EOP Freshman Profiles

HOW TO APPLY
1
Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria of your EOP campus of choice.
Need help? Contact AskSUNY
2
Apply through the SUNY App and CHECK THE BOX
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*If you are deemed eligible for EOP, your application will be free of charge
3
After you complete your SUNY App, submit your financial documents to the SUNY App Portal.
4
Got accepted? Congrats! Be sure to formally accept your offer to reserve your space.
EOP deposits are typically low-cost or free of charge.
Need help? Have any questions?

RESOURCES

Counselor Resources

Brochure

Colleges of Technology Brochure

Transfer Student Resource Guide

Community Colleges Brochure

Student Info Sheets

EOP Newsletter

EOP Info Flyer

Admissions Information Summary Sheet