EOP Frequently Asked Questions
- What services are offered through EOP?
- Is EOP a financial aid program?
- Does EOP pay tuition and housing cost?
- What kind of income documentation may be needed for EOP admission?
- Where can I get more information about the EOP?
Q: What services are offered through EOP?
A: The services offered include:
Pre-freshman Summer Program - A three-day orientation program introducing the support services and activities for EOP students. In addition, the program provides a "brush-up" credit to help students improve writing, reading, math, study skills, and critical thinking skills.
Tutoring program (individual and group) - Professional tutors to help students in all academic areas at no cost to EOP student.
General academic advisement - All students are assigned an EOP Counselor who will assist the student in identifying interests, abilities, and expectations.
General services - EOP Counselors assist the student in accessing the services of other college offices.
Special Workshops/Activities - These workshops help students to develop academic, leadership, and communication skills.
Supplemental assistance grant - A direct aid grant to eligible EOP students based on need for books and educationally related expenses. Awards range from $100 to $200 per academic year. (Maximum number of semesters at the community college is 6.)
Transfer services - Eligibility for transfer as an undergraduate to participating New York State colleges and universities as an (H)EOP student.
Graduate Waiver Tuition - Graduate Opportunity Program Tuition Waiver for EOP, HEOP, and SEEK program graduates. Acceptance into the program is determined at the campus to which the student has applied and depends, in part, on the number of scholarships allocated to that campus. The graduate tuition scholarship will provide students with financial support to cover tuition at a participating SUNY Graduate and Professional school where they qualify for admission.
TAP - Up to 10 semesters of TAP (New York State Tuition Assistance Program ) based on need.
Q: Is EOP a financial aid program?
A: No. Most Students who are deemed eligible for EOP do receive a small direct aid grant which averages approximately $100 to $200 per year depending on need.
Q: Does EOP pay tuition and housing cost?
A: No. The supplemental assistance that students receive may be used for books and supplies.
Q: What kind of income documentation may be needed for EOP admission?
A: EOP applicants are required to provide the Financial Aid Office with documentation of family income to verify economic eligibility for admission to the program. The following documentation may be required depending on the family's source(s) of income:
| To Document: | We will need: | |
| Taxable Income | Copies of completed IRS Forms 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ with signatures, and W-2 Untaxable Income | |
| Social Services | Benefit statement from all County Department(s) of Social Services from which aid was received | |
| Social Security | Form 1099 or statement from Social Security Administration of the Federal Government | |
| Worker's Compensation | Statement from appropriate agency Pensions, and/or or insurance company or VA non-educational benefits | |
| Child Support | Statement from County Child Support Collection Unit or copy of court document |
Q: Where can I get more information about the EOP?
A: E-mail us at eop@flcc.edu or call (585) 394-3500 ext. 7267.