New York State Educational Opportunity Grant (EOP):

SUNY Ulster's Educational Opportunity Program provides academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for mastering college-level work. Offered primarily to full-time students who are New York State residents, EOP accepts students who qualify academically and financially for the program.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for admission to EOP, a student must be:

A New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
Ineligible for admission under traditional standards, but demonstrate potential for completing a college program

In need of financial assistance within established income guidelines.

In selecting students for the program, priority is given to full-time applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. If in the year prior to enrollment a family's income falls within EOP guidelines due to unemployment, separation, divorce or death of a parent, etc. a student may qualify for EOP.

Required Records:
As part of the EOP admission process, high school records and test scores will be reviewed. This information will help the EOP counselors evaluate a student's potential for success in a college program.

Support Services:
EOP students receive special services regarding tutoring, academic, career, and personal counseling.

Transfers:
Transfer student may be eligible for EOP if they were enrolled in EOP, HEOP, College Discovery, SEEK, or a similar program at a previous college. Students must have prior college(s) complete EOP Transfer Forms.

Income Guidelines:
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission during the 2010-2011 academic year. To be economically disadvantaged, a student must belong to a household that is defined in Category A, B, or C, or the exceptions noted below.

EOP FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY
HOUSEHOLD SIZE (including head of household)	TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME IN PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR*
HOUSEHOLD SIZE (including head of household)	Category A	Category B	Category C
1	$16,060	$21,630	$24,420
2	$21,630	$27,200	$29,990
3	$27,210	$32,780	$35,570
4	$32,790	$38,360	$41,150
5	$38,360	$43,930	$46,720
6	$43,960	$49,530	$52,320
7	$49,500*	$55,070*	$57,860*
*Add $5,570 for each additional family member

Household Categories:

A. Supported by one or more individuals whose combined income is from Social Security or sources other than employment.
B. Supported by more than one or more worker(s) receiving income from employment.
C. Supported by one worker with two or more employers.
Exceptions to Income Guidelines:
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; 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 lives with foster parents who do not provide support for college and the student's natural parents provide no such support;
The student is a ward of the state or county.