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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides access for New York State students who demonstrate academic potential and a desire to earn a college degree. The program assists students who are both academically and financially disadvantaged.

Students enrolled in EOP receive additional services to support their success, such as:

  • One-to-one personal and academic counseling
  • Free individual tutorial assistance
  • Opportunities for career and leadership development
  • A four-week on-campus summer program (at both Auburn and Fulton campuses) and online pre-college summer program (for online students only) for fall-entering first-time students, which aids in student preparedness, accessing campus resources/services and successfully navigating college life. The summer program is mandatory and free.
  • Financial assistance with non-tuition-related expenses (i.e., books, supplies, etc.)

The EOP office is located in the Learning Commons Academic Services Center on the Auburn Campus. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For more information, contact the EOP Office at (315) 294-8567.

Eligibility Criteria for Acceptance into EOP

Admission to EOP is based on two criteria: academic and financial eligibility. To determine if you are eligible for admission to EOP, you must:

  • Possess a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
  • Be a New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment;
  • Be in need of financial assistance based on the established economic eligibility guidelines;
  • Apply using the SUNY or Common Application (link to Apply Now). Indicate your interest in EOP on the Admissions application. If you did not indicate your interest in EOP on the application but decide later that you might want EOP, contact our Admissions Office.
  • Complete the SUNY EOP Financial Information Form and submit it to our Student Financial Services Office with the required documentation.

Space in EOP is limited. We encourage you to submit your documentation as soon as possible.

More Information

See our EOP website for more information on the following:

  • Income Guidelines
  • Required Records
  • Support Services
  • EOP Pre-Medical Opportunity Program
  • Foster Youth College Success Initiative
  • Transfers
  • Fee Waiver