Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
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You can succeed in college. EOP can help.
SUNY Sullivan’s Educational Opportunity Program is an academic support program for New York State residents who aim to reach their full potential.
EOP provides academic support and supplemental financial support to first-time, full-time students who show promise. The program is designed to help foster confidence and motivate students toward success.
EOP provides academic and financial support to help you succeed at SUNY Sullivan.
As an EOP student, you’ll get proven, tailored support services to help you enroll and succeed in college, including:
- Hands-on academic and career advising, tutoring, and personal counseling to support you from enrollment through graduation
- Modest financial support to help close the gaps for things like textbooks and supplies
- Individualized and Group Tutoring
- Access to ongoing Student Success Workshops
- Access to our Summer Bridge Program, a pre-freshman summer program to help you transition to college life
- Ability to transfer to any EOP/HEOP/SEEK Program at a 4-year college
- A supportive, proud, and loyal community of fellow EOP students and alumni
EOP Eligibility
If you would like to be considered for admission to EOP, please review the residential, academic, and income eligibility criteria below. If you meet the criteria, please proceed to the the steps outlined lower in this page. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at eop@sunysullivan.edu.
- NYS resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
- Resides in NYS at the time of application and lived in NYS for the last 2 terms of high school
- NYS resident when he/she entered military service, Vista, or the Peace Corps and re-established NYS residence within 6 months after completing their terms of service
- Earned HS diploma or equivalent
- GPA 70 - 80
- Special GPA requirements may apply to STEM majors including Health Sciences
- Enroll as full-time student
- Transfer from other EOP, HEOP, or SEEK
The income eligibility guidelines for EOP, as determined by SUNY, are as follows:
|
Household Size (including head of household) |
Total Annual Income |
|
1 |
$26,973 |
|
2 |
$36,482 |
|
3 |
$45,991 |
|
4 |
$55,500 |
|
5 |
$65,009 |
|
6 |
$74,518 |
|
7 |
$84,027 |
|
8 |
$93,536* |
INCOME GUIDELINES 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 is in foster care as established by the court; or
- The student is a ward of the state or county.
First generation students are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
Summer Program Requirements
- Required to attend the Pre-Freshman Summer Program
- Required to take 3 college credits (can take up to 6 credits)
- Must participate in tutoring and academic counseling
- Must attend all workshops
NOTE: The program runs for four weeks Monday-Thursday, July 8-Aug. 1.
Esther Fitzgerald
Director of EOP
efitzgerald@sunysullivan.edu
845-434-5750 x3187
"Today is achievable because yesterday was conquered."
EOP APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1
Complete EOP Application
Complete this application in addition to the general application. If you have not applied to SUNY Sullivan please do so here.
STEP 2
Submit Financial Information
Please complete this EOP financial information form, in addition to applications for FAFSA, TAP, and/or the Senator Jose A Peralta New York State DREAM Act. Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's Promise Scholarship here.
Your EOP financial information should be submitted with the required financial documents detailed here.
Required financial documents should be submitted via the mysunysullivan.edu portal or emailed to eop@sunysullivan.edu.
STEP 3
Receive an Invitation for an Interview
After we have reviewed your application and verified eligibility for all required categories we will invite you to schedule an interview. Be prepared to bring your biggest supporter with you to meet the Director of EOP. During this interview, we will learn more about you and you will learn more about EOP.
STEP 4
Receive Your Decision Letter
Decisions for acceptance into EOP will be made on June 3rd. You will receive a letter and an email with your acceptance or rejection letter.
If you have been accepted you must confirm your acceptance by June 14th by signing and submitting the EOP contract via email to eop@sunysullivan.edu.
*Admission to EOP will continue on a rolling basis if any seats remain after the 1st consideration. Because need exceeds capacity within the broad eligible populations, eligibility, in itself does not provide entitlement to entry.
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