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EDUCATIONAL oPPORTUNITY pROGRAM

EOP Resources

From the Director

Jose' Luis Vargas

Your alternate text here The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) designs, administers, and supports programs that deliver access and retention services to CSUN students. Established in the Fall of 1968 by a legislative mandate, EOP focuses on highly motivated low-income, first-generation college students, a population that not only reflects the diversity of CSUN's feeder communities, but also the diversity of the university itself. Currently the total undergraduate enrollment of EOP students is approximately 2650 students (8% of university population).

 

Danny Glover and EOP

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View Danny Glover video clip.

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Danner Glover talks about the importance of EOP.

EOP Satellites

Academic Support Services

First Time Freshmen and First Time Transfer Advisement Locations Based on Major or Undeclared

  1. Advising Resource Center/EOP
  2. College of Arts, Media & Communication
  3. College of Business & Economics
  4. College of Engineering & Computer Science
  5. College of Health & Human Development
  6. College of Humanities
  7. College of Science & Mathematics
  8. College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

     

 

EOP Criteria

 

2009 - 2010 EOP Family Income Guidelines *

DEPENDENT STUDENTS
Family Size Maximum Total Parental Income
2
$33,200
3
$37,000
4
$42,900
5
$48,300
6
$54,500
7
$59,200
8
$63,800
For Family sizes greater than 8, add $4,000 for each additional family member.

INDEPENDENT STUDENTS
Single, No Dependent Children
Family Size Maximum Total Student/Spouse Income
1
$11,800
Married, No Dependent Children Other than Spouse
2
$20,600
With Dependents Other than a Spouse
2
$35,800
3
$40,300
4
$47,000
5
$53,200
6
$60,200
7
$65,500
8
$70,700

For Independent students with dependent children, use the income for the appropriate family size in the Dependent Student Category.

These guidelines reflect an income level that will generate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of approximately $1,500. For purposes of these guidelines, the approximate contribution for dependent applicants is based solely on the parental in-come and does not tak­e into account any parental assets nor does it assume any contri-bution from the applicant’s income or assets. For independent applicants, the guidelines are based strictly on income with no consideration of available savings or other assets.

*Guidelines are based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for federal student financial aid.

Financial Assistance

If you are applying for financial aid, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is used to determine the EFC and allows the cam-pus financial aid office to determine financial aid eligibility and consider the student for an EOP grant for up to $2,000 per year. However, due to limited campus program funding, the average award per student is $810. You must file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2009, and before the CSU financial aid priority filing date of March 2, 2009. EOP grants will be awarded only as long as funds are available. You will have a better chance of receiving an EOP grant and other financial aid for which you are eligible if you apply as soon as possible.Application for financial aid is a separate process from the EOP admission process. See page 5 for more information about materials required for your financial aid application. For additional information about financial aid, please review the 2009-2010 CSU undergraduate application.