Am I eligible?

This information will assist you in determining if you should apply to SUNY Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). You are encouraged to discuss your college choices with your high school counselor. You are expected to complete additional application materials and financial aid forms to determine eligibility. Be sure to complete any materials and return promptly as directed.

To be eligible for admission to EOP you must:

• Be accepted into degree program at MVCC (Certificate-seeking students do not qualify),
• Have a high school grade point average of 75%,
• Be a New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment,
• Require special admissions consideration, and
• Qualify as economically disadvantaged according to the income guidelines. In selecting students for the program, priority will be giving to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The following application materials are necessary for consideration into the EOP:

• High school transcripts.
• Supplemental Application, including personal essay sharing information about career interests, clubs, hobbies, and volunteer commitments. This information will help MVCC EOP evaluate your potential for success in a college program.
• Two letters of recommendation (Use this form).
• Completed EOP Financial Information Form, plus required documents.

Transfer students: You are eligible for EOP as a transfer student provided you have been enrolled in a similar opportunity program, such as HEOP, SEEK, College Discovery, or STEP, at a post-secondary institution. Transfer Verification Form must be submitted to EOP. 

Foster Youth College Success Initiative: Foster youth are eligible for additional services and funding to assist with applying for, enrolling in, and succeeding in college.

Please note: If you are deemed ineligible for EOP, you may still qualify for admission and financial aid through other processes. Contact our Admissions Office to learn more.

Income guidelines

For academic year 2024-2025

Students who request consideration for SUNY's Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) on their application for admission must complete an EOP Financial Eligibility Review screening to determine whether you meet the financial eligibility requirements. You will be directed to the EOP Financial Eligibility Review portal after indicating your interest in consideration for EOP and have completed the application for admission, whether using the SUNY application, the Common application or applying to a SUNY campus that uses their own campus application for admission.

The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission for students entering the 2024-25 academic year. Any subsequent changes to these guidelines will be posted here. In order to be determined economically disadvantaged, a student's household income must not exceed the amount shown for its size or the student's circumstances must conform to one of the exceptions indicated.

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*

* For households with more than 8 people, add $9,509 for each additional person.

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.
• The student is a ward of the state or county.