NJ Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grant

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Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grant

New Jersey students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds may be eligible to participate.

Participating New Jersey Colleges and Universities

Get more information on EOF from The New Jersey Commission on Higher Education

Benefits
Amount of an individual grant varies based upon financial need, cost of attendance and available funding
Renewable annually based upon continued eligibility
Eligibility
Demonstrate financial need and a background of historical poverty
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Permanent New Jersey resident for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to enrollment
Registered with Selective Service, if required
Enrolled as a full-time student
Enrolled at a participating NJ college or university
Not have a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree if enrolled at a two-year county college
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Not be in default on a federal or state student loan
Not owe a refund on a federal or state grant
Household income cannot exceed established guidelines
Not have received the maximum number of payments permitted
Not be enrolled in a program leading to a degree in theology or divinity

How Do I Apply?
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Contact the campus EOF Director to apply for admission to the program