The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund was created by law in 1968 to ensure meaningful access to higher education for those from economically and educational disadvantaged backgrounds. The Fund assists low-income New Jersey residents who are capable and motivated but need more preparation for college study.
The Asset is particular in the completeness of its methodology. To guarantee the chance to go to school, the Asset gives a supplemental monetary guide to assist with taking care of school costs (like books, expenses, food, and lodging) that are not covered by the state's Educational Cost Help Award program. To guarantee a suitable chance to succeed and graduate, the Asset upholds a wide cluster of grounds-based efforts and backing administrations at 28 public and 13 free establishments.
The Asset is represented by a Directorate, delegated by the Lead representative. The Board sets strategy, endorses all fundamental guidelines for program activity and understudy qualification, fosters the yearly financial plan demand for the statewide program, and supports EOF undergrad and graduate projects at public and autonomous schools and colleges. The EOF Board additionally has legal obligations regarding the C. Clyde Ferguson Regulation and the Martin Luther Lord Doctor Dentistry programs. Be that as it may, neither one of the projects is as of now financed.
Eligibility
The New Jersey Instructive Open Door Asset (EOF) gives monetary help and backing administrations (for example advising, coaching, and formative course work) to understudies from instructively and financially hindered foundations who go to take part in organizations of advanced education in the Territory of New Jersey. Undergrad awards range from $200 yearly to $3,050 every year depending upon the kind of foundation and monetary need. These awards are inexhaustible in light of proceeding with qualification.
Forty-two of New Jersey's colleges and universities participate in the Fund. However, the actual number of available spaces at each college or university is limited. Since EOF is a campus-based program, each campus program is responsible for student recruitment, selection, program services, and its specific criteria for EOF admission and program participation. View the contact information for each of our Public Research Universities, State Colleges and Universities, Community Colleges, Independent Colleges and Universities, and campus programs.
Undergraduate Eligibility:
Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background
Must be a New Jersey resident for 12 consecutive months before receiving the award
Must apply and be accepted to a participating New Jersey college or university
Must meet the academic criteria as set by the institution of choice
Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.
Gross income and assets must fall within the criteria shown:
2023-2024 EOF Income Eligibility Scale with Asset Cap Calculation
Applicants with a Household Size of Gross Income (Not to Exceed) Max. Asset Cap (Not to Exceed)
1 $27,180 $5,436
2 $36,620 $7,324
3 $46,060 $9,212
4 $55,500 $11,100
5 $64,940 $12,988
6 $74,380 $14,876
7 $83,820 $16,764
8 $93,260 $18,652
8+ Add $9,440 for each additional family member Add $1,888 for each additional family member
2024-2025 EOF Income Eligibility Scale with Asset Cap Calculation
Applicants with a Household Size of Gross Income (Not to Exceed) Max. Asset Cap (Not to Exceed)
1 $29,160 $5,832
2 $39,440 $7,888
3 $49,720 $9,944
4 $60,000 $12,000
5 $70,280 $14,056
6 $80,560 $16,112
7 $90,840 $18,168
8 $101,120 $20,224
*** Add $10,280 for each additional family member Add $2,056 for each additional family member
Students should contact the EOF director at the institution of their interest for additional information.
EOF Graduate Grants
The New Jersey Instructive Open Door Asset gives monetary help and backing to a little alumni program. The target of the alumni EOF program is to increment support in graduate and expert investigation of New Jersey occupants from foundations of authentic destitution. Understudies who got EOF awards as students will be given needed thought for EOF graduate awards. These understudies are to meet the monetary qualification models for graduate EOF as long as they keep on exhibiting monetary needs. Graduate awards range from $200 yearly to $4,900 yearly depending upon the kind of foundation and monetary need. These awards are inexhaustible given proceeding with qualification.
Graduate Eligibility
Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background
Must be a New Jersey resident for 12 consecutive months before receiving the award
Must apply and be accepted to a participating New Jersey college or university
Must be a full-time graduate student as defined by the institution
Must meet the financial eligibility criteria as defined in the undergraduate section above
Must be in a degree/certificate program with a minimum requirement of 24 equivalent semester hours and be at least one academic year in duration.
Students should contact the EOF director at the institution of their interest for additional information.
How to Apply
Apply to a participating New Jersey college or university
Students must apply and be accepted to a New Jersey Public Research University, State College or University, Community College, Independent College, or University participating in the EOF program.
File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Every student who wants to apply for the EOF grant must file a FAFSA. The FAFSA is available through high schools, and colleges or by calling the toll-free hotline number at HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistant Authority) 1-800-792-8670. The FAFSA is also available online.
Contact the EOF director
There is an EOF grounds chief at each school and college taking part in the EOF program and every school/college has its particular standards for EOF affirmation and program cooperation. Understudies should contact the EOF chief at the organization they wish to go to for explicit affirmation data and prerequisites for support in the EOF program.
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