The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Purchase College, SUNY provides an opportunity for a college education for students who have not reached their academic potential because of limited financial resources and inadequate academic preparation. EOP at Purchase has a committed, dedicated staff who are eager to help students succeed.

Admissions Process
Admission to the Educational Opportunity Program is not based solely on traditional admission criteria. If the candidate is academically and economically eligible and demonstrates strong motivation for a college education, he or she will be interviewed by a member of the EOP staff. In addition, applicants to the Conservatory Art Programs must pass an audition, interview or portfolio review.

Pre-College Orientation Program
All first-time students must attend our pre-freshmen summer orientation program. This mandatory program is approximately one week in duration. Its primary focus is to orient the student to EOP and begin to familiarize the student with Purchase College.

The Application Process
Students who submit an application for admission to the State University of New York and who answer "yes" to the Educational Opportunity Program question on the application will be considered EOP applicants. Applicants who are academically eligible for admission will be invited to attend an interview. Students should apply as early as possible as EOP is a limited-enrollment program.

Before an admission decision is rendered, the following information must be filed:

• Purchase College, EOP Economic Eligibility Form - All transfer applicants must submit transcripts from all previously attended colleges and verification of their EOP/HEOP/SEEK status at the colleges.
• A signed photocopy of Parent's 1040 Income Tax Form, or if the source of income is from an agency such as Social Security or Social Services, a letter from the agency stating the total amount received in the year prior to admission.
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

When a student has submitted all supporting information a decision will be made regarding the student's admission. If you have any questions or would like further information about EOP at Purchase College please contact:

Educational Opportunity Program
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, New York 10577
Phone: (914)251-6520
Fax: (914)251-6526
E-mail: eop@purchase.edu

Income Guidelines
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission during the 2012-13 academic year. 

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.

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