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Educational Opportunity Program Overview EOP Admission Process Special Admission Programs Additional Access Programs Special Admission Practices
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MissionSUNY EOP provides college access to economically disadvantaged & academically underprepared students. Demonstrated potential and commitment
to success Full-time students New York State residents Academic and financial guidelines
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Participation Available at 43 of the 64 SUNY campuses All campuses within each of the following sectors
University Center/Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions Colleges of Technology
Twelve of the 13 University Colleges participate Brockport, Buffalo State, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz,
Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase
Fourteen of the 30 Community Colleges participate Broome, Dutchess, Erie, FIT, Finger Lakes, Fulton-Montgomery,
Genesee, Hudson Valley, Monroe, Onondaga, Schenectady, Suffolk, Ulster, Westchester
Services Pre-freshman summer program Academic advisement Holistic counseling Personal mentoring Tutorial services Supplemental instruction Financial assistance
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Involvement Admissions
Reviews academic credentials for eligibility Triages EOP applicants
EOP Application review: academic and/or financial Outreach and final decisions
Financial Aid Economic eligibility: financial review Evaluates discrepancies between EOP/FAFSA applications
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Review High School Transcript / GED Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Placement Test Scores Intended Major Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement/Essay Extracurricular Involvement
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Financial Criteria Income Guidelines Do not apply if…
Family Assistance payments
Foster child Ward of the
state/county
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Household Size (including
head of household)
Total Annual Income in Previous
Calendar Year
1 $21,590
2 $29,101
3 $36,612
4 $44,123
5 $51,634
6 $59,145
7 $66,656
8 $74,167
Financial Documentation Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] Campus-based affidavit forms IRS forms: 1040, 4506-T, W2, 1099 Court documentation Reference letters Birth/death certificates Personal statements
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Binghamton Advantage Program Services
Live on the Binghamton campus & participate as part of its community
Take courses at Broome for one or two years Admission
Complete Associates Degree OR Earn 60 credits in second year & 3.0 GPA OR Earn 30 credits in first year & 3.2 GPA
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University at Buffalo Access to College Excellence Program Admission
Academic profile (GPA & SAT/ACT) should be slightly below our general admissions category
Priority given to those with extenuating circumstances & extreme extracurricular involvement/leadership
Encourage students to contact their regionally assigned admissions advisor to express interest
Services Individualized academic & personal advising Peer mentoring & tutoring at no cost Enrichment & community service opportunities Assistance applying to scholarships
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Buffalo State COMPASS Program Admission
Academic profile similar to EOP class No financial needs required Counselors identify at time of review
Services Meetings with assigned staff member MAP-Works: an online survey designed to help
analyze first year student success & transition UNC 100: semester-long transition course New Student Orientation Program
Fredonia Full Opportunity Program Admission
Underrepresented students; or Talents in fine arts or athletics; or Extensive involvement in school & community
Services Academic support services through the Learning Center Drop-in & one-on-one assigned tutoring Staff mentoring, advisement, & registration assistance Guaranteed first semester seats in English Composition
& Freshman Seminar
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Geneseo Transitional Opportunity Program Admission
HS Average 80 or higher SAT 900 CR/M or 20 ACT Applicants age 25 or older, recent immigrants,
underrepresented groups, first generation Services
Personal advisor available throughout the undergraduate years
Free, comprehensive tutoring program Workshop series focused on skills needed to succeed in
college
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Oneonta College Assistance Migrant Program Admission
Open to incoming freshmen Students from migrant & seasonal farm-working
families Services
Scholarship in addition to need-based aid Weekly stipend Textbooks & transportation costs Educational counselor for tutoring & planning Counselor to help adjust to college life
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Plattsburgh STAR Program Admission
Demonstrated strong potential for success Preference for first generation, disability, financially
disadvantaged Minimum GPA 80% & minimum SAT 850 CR/M
Services Additional academic support in freshman year Students & parents sign a statement of expectations
acknowledging commitment to program guidelines Must remain undeclared for one year
Potsdam Bridges Program Admission
Faculty admissions committee Extra essay & recommendation letter, most up-to-
date senior year grades Average student has 81 HS Average
Services Additional adviser Mandatory academic skills sessions Limits students to 15 credits per semester in first year
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Purchase College Merit Access Program Admission
Students are nominated for consideration by admissions based on academics
No financial requirements Student is reviewed, possibly interviewed, by Director of
EOP/MAP Services
Summer program which provides workshops to help prepare students for college life
Financial aid advising sessions MAP counselor & peer mentor
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Alfred State Opportunity Program Admission
Provides an opportunity for students who show potential for success but whose academic background has not completely prepared them for the rigors of their chosen program
Similar to EOP academic review Services
Academic support No additional financial support outside student’s
financial aid
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Liberty Partnerships Programs Access
NYS Education Department’s Statewide Plan for Higher Education
Successful transition of middle & HS students at risk for dropping out
Graduates fully prepared for higher education and the workplace
Services Partnerships with local schools, community, and institutions of
higher education Programming aligns with common core & regional workforce
development strategies
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Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program Eligibility
NYS resident African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or
Alaskan native Economically disadvantaged, though no more than 20% of
students are enrolled in state-funded opportunity program Services
Supervised training in research methods Graduate/professional school admissions preparation Standardized tests preparation Academic & career development activities
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Federal TRIO Programs Educational Opportunity Centers Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate
Achievement Student Support Services Talent Search Upward Bound
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Say Yes to Education Syracuse & Buffalo Extended day/year programming Mentoring & Tutoring School-day academic supports Family Services Health Care Legal Services Full SUNY Tuition Scholarships
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Talent Review Majors Music/Music Theatre/Theatre/Dance
Auditions Art/Architecture/ Media Study
Portfolios Additional or supplemental application Departmental interviews or review
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Athletic Talent Review Division I
University Centers Division III
University Colleges Technology Colleges
NJCAA Technology Colleges Community Colleges
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Talent Review Characteristics Leadership Service Extenuating circumstances Legacy
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Questions? EOP: www.suny.edu/attend/academics/eop Liberty Partnerships: www.libertypartnerships.com CSTEP:
www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/colldev/CollegiateScienceandTechnologyEntryProgram.htm
TRIO: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope Say Yes to Education: www.sayyestoeducation.org SUNY Athletics: www.suny.edu/attend/athletics NCAA: www.ncaa.org
RESOURCES
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