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EOP Financial Eligibility Guidelines

The eligibility guidelines are for income received during calendar year 2012 and are in effect for first-time freshman applicants entering UB for fall 2013 and spring 2014. Eligibility limits are reviewed periodically and are subject to change.

Household Size
(including head of household)
Total Annual Income in
Previous Calendar Year
1 $21,257
2 $28,694
3 $36,131
4 $43,568
5 $51,005
6 $58,442
7 $65,879
8 $73,316

*For each additional family member add $7,437

Income Guidelines Do Not Apply If:

  1. The student’s family is the recipient of: a. Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; b. Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through a county department of social services; or c. family day care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
  2. The student lives with foster parents who do not provide support for college and the student’s natural parents provide no such support.
  3. The student is a ward of the state or county.

Last updated: January 30, 2013 11:06 am EST