Educational Opportunity Fund Program

Admission to EOF
A prospective EOF student must complete a William Paterson University admission application and an EOF application. To be considered for the program, you must meet the NJ State income eligibility criteria. You may contact the EOF office via telephone (973) 720-2182 or e-mail to request these applications. You may, also, download an online application by going to application in the banner.

A. First-time freshmen: In addition to the above information, you must provide your high school transcript and SAT scores (if available).

B. Transfer students: In addition to the admission and EOF applications and your official academic transcripts from all previously-attended colleges, provide a copy of your financial aid transcript (F.A.T.). Request this from your college's financial aid office. If you are currently an EOF student, you must provide us with a completed Sector Transfer Form.

All incoming freshmen, EOF transfers, and continuing students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each academic year by February. The FAFSA may be obtained from a high school guidance office or you may contact the William Paterson University's Financial Aid Office. It is also available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Criteria for Admission
The criteria is divided into academic and financial considerations.
The freshman class SAT average scores will be a combined 800 with a minimum 390 on the verbal component. The applicant's official high school transcript must indicate a cumulative grade point average of a 2.3 / C+ or better with14 academic units

EOF Income Eligibility Scale
AY 2004-2005
Household Gross Income

Educational Opportunity Fund Program
Morrison Hall, Room 107
300 Pompton Road,
Wayne, NJ 07470
973.720.2181 (phone)
973.720.2053 (fax)