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EOP Financial Eligibility Guidelines
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP students first entering college between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. To be considered economically disadvantaged, a student must belong to a household that is defined in Category A, B, or C or the exceptions noted below.
| Household Size (including head of household) | Total Annual Income in Previous Calendar Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category A | Category B | Category C | |
| 1 | $15,140 | $20,390 | $23,020 |
| 2 | $20,390 | $25,640 | $28,270 |
| 3 | $25,650 | $30,900 | $33,530 |
| 4 | $30,900 | $36,150 | $38,780 |
| 5 | $36,150 | $41,400 | $44,030 |
| 6 | $41,410 | $46,660 | $49,290 |
| 7 or more | $46,660* | $51,910* | $54,540* |
* Add $5,250 for each additional family member
Household Income Categories
| A | Supported by one or more individuals whose combined income is from Social Security or sources other than employment and which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category A" above. |
|---|---|
| B | Supported by one or more worker(s) whose combined total annual income does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category B" above. |
| C | For households supported by one worker with two or more employers, which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category C" above. |
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 of Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance or a county Department of Social Services.
- 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.
Last updated: December 10, 2007 9:59 am EST