Provides access to postsecondary education
Improves retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged students
Provides structured academic support services, including a pre-entry summer program, counseling, and tutoring
Provides supplemental financial and tuition assistance
The State University of New York's Arthur O. Eve Education Opportunity Program (EOP)
Provides access, academic support, and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not have otherwise been offered admission
Program participants receive a variety of academic support services and modest financial support to alleviate non-tuition costs (e.g. books, supplies, etc.)
Available primarily to full-time, matriculated students, the program supports students throughout their college careers within the University
CUNY's College Discovery Program (CD) is a two-year opportunity program offered at 6 community colleges
The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) Program is CUNY's 4-year opportunity program available at 12 campuses
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New York State program that provides support to academically and economically disadvantaged students who wish to attend private colleges and universities in NYS
If you are facing academic or financial barriers to enrolling in college, EOP may be for you.
To be considered for admission, students must:
Be a New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent
Be ineligible for admission under traditional admissions standards - students who fall slightly below the criteria for general admissions (academic eligibility varies by campus)
Qualify as economically disadvantaged according to income guidelines set by the NYS Education Dept. (financial eligibility is based on family income from prior-prior year)
Enroll as a full-time student
STEP 1
Before applying, contact the admissions or EOP office at your campus of choice to learn more about the program and its eligibility requirements.
STEP 2
Gather financial documentation to determine your eligibility. Campuses will require supplemental information to confirm your eligibility.
STEP 3
Complete the regular SUNY Application, CUNY Application, Common Application or Campus Application and check “yes” to indicate your interest in applying for the Educational Opportunity Program.