EOP Eligibilty
An eligible student must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of New Jersey.
- Have a combined SAT score of 900 or better
- Be a high school graduate with a C+ average or above in core academic courses
- Have strong Math and science and grades-+
- Be a first-time college student only
- Want a technical and scientific education
- Have a strong desire to succeed
Educational Opportunity Program students are eligible for various scholarships and they are also involved in other student support service programs. View a list of these scholarships and programs.
Students in the Educational Opportunity Program are classified into to separate categories: EOF and EOP Students.
EOF Students
Economically, an EOF student must be a member of a household with a gross annual income which does not exceed the applicable amount set forth in the State Education Department’s guidelines. The Program does accept a small number of students whose family income exceeds this scale. The income guidelines which are cited below are subject to change. Contact the EOP Office for current changes in guidelines.
* For students entering college on or after July 1, 2000:
EOF Income Eligibility Scale -- AY 2007-2008
| Household Size | Gross Income (Not to Exceed) |
| 1 | $19,600 |
| 2 | $26,400 |
| 3 | $33,200 |
| 4 | $40,000 |
| 5 | $46,800 |
| 6 | $53,600 |
| 7 | $60,400 |
| 8 | $67,200 |
| Add $6,800 for each additional member of the household |
Maximum Income Eligibility for Discretionary Students
| Household Size | Gross Income (Not to Exceed) |
| 1 | $27,538 |
| 2 | $37,092 |
| 3 | $46,646 |
| 4 | $56,200 |
| 5 | $65,754 |
| 6 | $75,308 |
| 7 | $84,862 |
| 8 | $94,416 |
| Add $9,554 for each additional member of the household |
EOP Students
The University supports students that do not meet the economic guidelines listed above. These students are EOP students, who must meet the same criteria as EOF students and participate in all of the activities of the program. These EOP students have income beyond the charts but desire strong preparatory summer and college tenure program that is THE WAY TO SUCCESS AT NJIT.
