Eligibility for EOP
Educational Opportunity ProgramYou must meet all of the following five requirements to be eligible for the Educational Opportunity Program:
- Be a first-time college student or transfer from another EOP, HEOP, SEEK, or equivalent program.
- Be a resident of New York State for 12 months.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) by the time of enrollment at Morrisville.
- Be unable to be admitted to the college under regular admission guidelines, yet have the potential to successfully complete college-level work.
- Meet household income requirements.
You will need to fill out the EOP Financial Information Form
Household Income Requirements
Total Annual Income in Prev. Calendar Year*
Educational Opportunity Program
Economic Eligibility Guidelines
Academic Year 2018-19
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| Household Size (including head of household) |
Total Annual Income in 2016 Calendar Year |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,311 |
| 2 | $30,044 |
| 3 | $37,777 |
| 4 | $45,510 |
| 5 | $53,243 |
| 6 | $60,976 |
| 7 | $68,709 |
| 8 | $76,442 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $7,733 for each additional person. | |
Income Guidelines Also Do Not Apply If:
- 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; or 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.
