Eligibility Guidelines & Forms
The Educational Opportunity Program is designed for students who have the ability and talent to succeed in college but have had limited academic and financial options to prove their dedication. EOP is for students who do not meet the traditional admissions standards but prove the desire and potential to earn a college degree. It provides supplemental support in the areas of tutoring, counseling and financial aid to eligible students.
Complete each step in the checklist below to apply for the EOP Program at SUNY Delhi.
- Step 1: Apply
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Submit your college application and check “yes” when asked about applying for the EOP program. Submit your application today through either the SUNY Application or Common Application.
Check your Application Status: Once we receive your application, you will receive an email with a Username (your email), PIN number and link to your application status portal. Your portal will be updated as we receive application materials and/or request additional information. Please be sure to check back often. Note: The Admissions Office uses email as our main source of communication for important updates including application status notifications. If you need to update your email information please contact enroll@delhi.edu
- Step 2: EOP Interest Form
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Submit the EOP Interest form.
If you have questions or want to discuss the program, please email us at eop@delhi.edu
- Step 3: EOP Financial Verification
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EOP Applicants must complete the Financial Verification Process and be determined financially eligible before being accepted into the program.
- Complete the EOP Financial Information Form using either the SUNY Application or Common Application, depending on how you applied for admission to SUNY Delhi.
- After submitting the Financial Information Form, review your checklist items and upload all required documents within your application portal (such as signed taxes or proof of public assistance, for example).
- Submit the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) using 2023 income information by visiting
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- Get started by creating a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) and, if dependent, your parent(s) must also create their own ID. Safely store your ID for each subsequent year that you apply for federal financial aid.
- Complete and submit the online FAFSA as accurately as possible.
- Add SUNY Delhi as a school of choice using our school code: 002857
NOTE: Due to the passing of the FAFSA Simplification Act, the 2025-26 FAFSA release has been delayed until the end of December 2023.
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- Be on the lookout for requests for additional information from Student Financial Services by email and/or mail to your address on file.
- Transfer Students
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Transfer EOP Students
The Educational Opportunity Program is designed for students with the ability and talent to succeed in college but have limited academic and financial options to prove their dedication. EOP is designed to admit students who do not meet the traditional admissions standards but prove the desire and potential to earn a college degree. It provides supplemental support in tutoring, counseling, and financial aid to eligible students.
Transfer students interested in EOP at SUNY Delhi must have been enrolled in an EOP/HEOP/SEEK/College Discovery program at their prior institution. If your previous college did not offer an EOP or similar program, you may be considered for transfer eligibility and should notify the SUNY Delhi Admissions office of your interest in EOP.
If you are a transfer EOP student, the Director of the Educational Opportunity Program or college personnel from your transferring college must complete the SUNY Delhi EOP Transfer Verification Form and send it directly to the SUNY Delhi EOP Office, eop@delhi.edu. (only for transfer students)
If you have questions about this process, please contact the SUNY Delhi EOP Office, eop@delhi.edu, 607-746-4597
- Eligibility Guidelines
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The Educational Opportunity Program is funded through the New York State Educational Opportunity Program. The guidelines are:
- Eligible first-time, transfer, or readmit/re-entry full-time students accepted to SUNY Delhi.
- Resident of New York State for 12 months prior to enrollment at SUNY Delhi.
- Consideration given to students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Please note: Space is limited and EOP seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Academic Eligibility
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The SUNY Delhi EOP Staff will review your scholastic record to determine if you meet our academic criteria.
- Before we can review your academic eligibility, be sure to complete either the SUNY Application or Common Application and list SUNY Delhi as a school choice.
- If you haven’t already, submit the EOP Interest form. An EOP Staff member will be in touch after submission or feel free to reach out to us at eop@delhi.edu.
- Respond timely to all requests from Admissions for additional information such as copies of grades or transcripts.
- Financial Eligibility
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Income Guidelines
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission for students entering the 2025-26 academic year. Any subsequent changes to these guidelines will be posted here. In order to be determined economically disadvantaged, a student's household income must not exceed the amount shown for its size or the student's circumstances must conform to one of the exceptions indicated.
*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $9,953 for each additional person.Household Size Income 1 $27,861 2 $37,814 3 $47,767 4 $57,720 5 $67,673 6 $77,626 7 $87,579 8 $97,532*
INCOME GUIDELINES DO NOT APPLY IF:
- The student's family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; or through a county Department of Social Services; or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance;
- The student is in foster care as established by the court;
- The student is a ward of the state or county.