Income Guidelines
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission during the 2008-2009 academic year. To be economically disadvantaged, a student must belong to a household that is defined in Category A, B, or C, or the exceptions noted.
Household Categories
A
Supported by one or more individuals whose combined total annual income is from Social Security or sources other than employment and which does not exceed the applicable amount under "catagory A" below.
B
Supported by one or more worker(s) whose income does not exceed the applicable amount under "Category B " below.
C
For households supported by one worker with two or more employers, which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Catagory C" below.
The income guidelines do not apply if:
- You or your family receive payment from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Home Relief, Safety Net or Family Day Care through a New York State or County Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance, or Office of Children and Family Assistance;
- You live with foster parents who do not provide support for college, and your natural parents provide no such support;
- You are a ward of the state or county.
| Household Size (including head of household) |
Category A |
Category B |
Catagory C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,140 | $20,390 | $23,020 |
| 2 | $20,390 | $25,640 | $28,270 |
| 3 | $25,650 | $30,900 | $33,530 |
| 4 | $30,900 | $36,150 | $38,780 |
| 5 | $36,150 | $41,400 | $44,030 |
| 6 | $41,410 | $46,660 | $49,290 |
| 7 | $46,660* | $51,910* | $54,540* |