Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Application

The SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Tompkins Cortland specializes in assisting economically and academically disadvantaged students that show promise to succeed in college. The program is designed to help the student acclimate to the college’s social and cultural environment through mentorship, financial support and academic support counseling.

Requirements to Apply

First-time college student
(Transfer students who previously attended another institution are eligible if they were enrolled in a similar post-secondary opportunity program)
New York resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
Must be economically disadvantaged as determined by the State established criteria for the Educational Opportunity Program.
High School GPA of a 70 - 86

Benefits of Joining

Four-week summer pre-semester program
Academic and social support system, and leadership development
Earn a stipend in the fall and spring

Requirements of the Program

Arrive in July for an intensive 4-week long pre-semester program
Participate in all program-based meetings, workshops, activities and certifications

For full consideration of EOP, an essay of 250-750 words will be required at the time of submission of this application. This essay will not be graded, it is an opportunity for us to get to know who you are as an individual:

First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

Phone Number

Can we text you about your TC3 enrollment?

Yes

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?

Are you a ward of the court?

Are you in foster care as established by the court?

Have you ever attended college before?

Are you supporting dependents (children/relatives)?

How many individuals live in your household, including yourself?

List each individual's name and relationship to you:
(If none, please write N/A)

Please write a 250-750 word essay that includes some interesting things about yourself. You can talk about where you are from, your family, what you enjoyed about high school, what academic skills you would like to improve, what obstacle(s) you have encountered that you thought you couldn't face and how you faced them, what your hobbies are, what you would like to study and why, or even if you're not sure what you want to study and why, and how you think EOP can help you reach those goals. We want to get to know you.

Eligibility Guidelines

Have you been a New York State resident for 12 months prior to admission at Tompkins Cortland?

Are you a first-time, full-time college student?

Are you a transfer student from another College?

Have you graduated from a New York State High School?

*Date of Graduation, or anticipated graduation date:

Is your High School Cumulative GPA between a 70 - 86?

Income Guidelines and Eligibility

The table below lists the financial eligibility guidelines for EOP admissions which have been established by the State University of New York (SUNY) to determine whether or not a student is eligible for EOP. Please use this table as a guide to determine your eligibility for the program. For students first entering college during the 2022-23 academic year, please use the 2020 income determination.

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;
The student is in foster care as established by the court;
The student is a ward of the state or county.

Income Tax Verification (Select all that apply)

My parents, or I, DID FILE last year's federal tax return

My parent, nor I, did NOT file and ARE NOT REQUIRED to file last year's federal tax return

My family, or I, received SOCIAL SECURITY/SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

My family, or I, received SOCIAL SERVICES, TANF, OR SNAP

My family, or I, received WORKERS COMPENSATION/DISABILITY INSURANCE

My family, or I, received CHILD SUPPORT

My family, or I, received BUSINESS, INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE, and/or INVESTMENT FARM AID

*Please select the appropriate category for the Size of Household (Including head of household)

I understand that I must have a FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office prior to my application being finalized.

I have completed my FAFSA

I have not begun my FAFSA

I have started my FAFSA, but need some assistance

If you have not started or completed your FAFSA, you may upload your (or your parent's) 2022 Tax Return for verification.

I understand that I may be asked to supply additional information after a review of the FAFSA, tax information, and/or other documents to determine eligibility. All required income documentation must be received before an application is considered complete and a final EOP admissions decision is made.

Yes, I understand

By submitting my full name below, I confirm that I am interested in continuing the EOP admissions process. If I am admitted as an EOP student, I understand that I must adhere to the requirements of the program and that I am expected to cooperate with the EOP Office as an active participant in the program. I certify that all information reported is complete and correct.

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