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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Welcome to the Educational Opportunity Program, a component of Student Academic Services
at California State University, East Bay. The Educational Opportunity Program is designed
to improve the access and retention of students with economically and educationally
disadvantaged backgrounds. The program serves California residents who are regularly
admissible as well as those who may need special admissions. Program participants must have
a history of low income, need academic support services, and demonstrate the motivation
and potential to succeed at California State University, East Bay.
Requirements for admission to EOP
- Must be a California resident pursuing the first undergraduate degree
- Meet EOP income guidelines for 2008-2009
- Apply for admission to the university
- Complete the EOP supplementary Forms
- Apply for federal financial aid via the FAFSA
Students must apply for EOP when they apply for admission to the
University. For an overview of the steps and deadline, please look
at the How to Apply to EOP
bulletin. The CSU and EOP applications are available at the
CSU Mentor
website. A list of common admissions questions is available to help
clarify some issues in the general admissions process. For specific
EOP information, please call (510) 885-4683 or email
eopadmissions@csueastbay.edu.
Our office is located in Library (LI) complex, 2500 and is open Monday through Friday,
8:30 am through 5 pm.
Benefits of being accepted to EOP:
- Assistance with admissions processing
- Academic advising
- Personal and career counseling
- Course selection assistance
- Tutoring through the Student
Center for Academic Achievement
- Summer Bridge (For special admit First-Time
Freshman)
- EOP grant for eligible students
2008-2009 Family Income Guidelines
Dependent Students
EOP Applicants should meet the low income guidelines listed below and demonstrate that their family
is unable to provide an annual contribution of $1,500 towards their college expenses. For additional information, consult the 2008-2009 EOP Information in the "Plan for College" section of the online CSUMentor website, www.csumentor.edu
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| Family Size |
Parental Income |
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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$31,800
$35,500
$41,100
$46,300
$52,300
$56,700
$61,200 |
Independent Students
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| Category |
Family size |
Maximum Income |
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| Single, No Dependent |
1 |
$10,700 |
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| Married, No Dependents other than spouse |
2 |
$18,700 |
| With Dependents other than spouse |
2 |
$32,300 |
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3 |
$36, 200 |
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4 |
$41,900 |
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5 |
$47,300 |
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6 |
$53, 300 |
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7 |
$57,900 |
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8 |
$62,500 |
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