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Overview
The Educational Opportunity Fund Program contributes to the development of low-income students who exhibit the potential for success.
The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund was created by law in 1968 to ensure meaningful access to higher education for those who come from backgrounds of economic and educational disadvantage. The Fund assists low-income New Jersey residents who are capable and motivated but lack adequate preparation for college study. The Fund is distinctive in the comprehensiveness of its approach. To ensure the opportunity to attend college, the Fund provides supplemental financial aid to help cover college costs (such as books, fees, room and board) that are not covered by the state’s Tuition Aid Grant program. To ensure a viable opportunity to succeed and graduate, the Fund supports a wide array of campus-based outreach and support services at 28 public and 13 independent institutions.
The Fund is governed by a Board of Directors, which is appointed by the Governor. The Board sets policy, approves all necessary regulations for program operation and student eligibility, develops the annual budget request for the statewide program, and supports EOF programs at public and independent colleges and universities.
EOF Benefits
Services
- EOF provides a diversity of academic student support services
- Assist with financial aid issues
- Teach the Strategies for Academic Success course for ASI students
- Provide opportunities for early registration and academic advisement
- Assist with issues related to summer school
- Advocate for students university wide
- Monitor student’s academic success
- Empower EOF students to pursue a college degree
- Provide a comfortable environment for EOF students
Resources
Your EOF Counselor is your main point of contact and will help you learn more about what EOF & RU-N has to offer! See the links below and familiarize yourself with the different resources on our campus. Utilization of these services coupled with support services and programs offered by EOF, will help you achieve success and meet your educational and personal goals.
The EOF program serves scholars who are affiliated with the following schools:
- School of Arts and Sciences Newark
- Rutgers Business School
- School of Criminal Justice
- School of Public Affairs and Administration
EOF SERVICES/RESOURCES
Workshops
Conferences
Summer/Winter Funding
Leadership Opportunities through Organizations: EOF P.R.I.D.E, M.A.L.E.S. W.E.N & Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
Tutoring for Math/English/Sciences
Clutch Prep subscription (For math, sciences, accounting, economics and MCAT prep)
Chromebook Loaner Program
Peer Mentorship
Connection to AFC Partnerships with SSS, McNair & GSLSAMP to help students prepare for graduate coursework
CAMPUS PARTNERS
Health & Wellness
Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance
Academics
Student Life
Program Requirements
Highlights/Testimonials
Useful Links and Forms
| EOF History | History of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program |
| EOF Eligibility Scale | Eligibility requirements for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program |
| Admissions Information and Application |
To apply for admission to Rutgers University
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| EOF Part-time Funding Form |
For students who are registered for less than 12 credits for a semester
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| EOF Graduate Grant Contact Information | Graduate School EOF Students enrolled in a graduate program at Rutgers University |
| Student Support Services (SSS) Application | Application for the Student Support Services Program at Rutgers University-Newark |
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New Jersey’s EOF Program Home Page
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| New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 9A: Higher Education, Chapter 11 |
The state regulations that govern the Educational Opportunity Fund
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