EOP Program...?

[And423Rew]

<p>I just got a letter from UB and they said:
“After a review of your application, we find that you may qualify for the New York State funded Educational Opportunity Program…”</p>

<p>Does this mean I have been rejected for UB and sent me this because I have a chance to be in the EOP?</p>

<p>How would they know if I have a academical and financial disadvantage when I didn’t even send them my FAFSA stuff yet?</p>

<p>They are asking me if I would like to change my application status from general admission and be considered for the Educational Opportunity Program.</p>

<p>Should I do it?</p>

<p>What is the difference between General Admission and EOP?</p>

[Bronxbmbrs2k3]

<p>what other schools did you get into…I want to know this because I can compare it with UB EOP</p>

[And423Rew]

<p>So far I only got into Penn State - Erie, The Behrend College. </p>

<p>I also applied to some CUNY’s like Baruch and Queen College, SUNY Stony Brook, and Pace.</p>

[Bronxbmbrs2k3]

<p>You should probably look at all your choices before making a decision…unless you are set on UB</p>

[And423Rew]

<p>I wasn’t accepted into UB’s EOP Program. The letter only said “considered.” But I really don’t think I’m eligible for EOP anyways. </p>

<p>I just would like to know the difference between getting into UB as general admission and getting in EOP Program.</p>

<p>I don’t want to change my application to EOP because I don’t even know what EOP is.
I know that your chances go up a lot but is getting accepted into UB general admission different then EOP?
Is an UB undergrad different from an EOP undergrad?
Is UB general the same as EOP, only that I have a better chance and it will cost less?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

[constantIllusion]

<p>For the OP:</p>

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@"&lt;a href="http://www.suny.edu%22"&gt;www.suny.edu"&lt;/a&gt;

The State University of New York’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides access, academic support, and financial
aid to students who show promise for mastering college-level work, but who may otherwise not be admitted. Offered primarily to full-time students who are New York State residents, EOP accepts students who qualify, academically and economically, for the program. Note: You cannot apply for both EOP and Early Decision/Early Action programs. This information will assist you in determining if you should apply to SUNY through the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). You are encouraged to discuss your college choices with your college advisor. EOP is designed for students who need special academic assistance as well as financial aid. You will be asked to complete additional application materials and financial aid forms by the colleges to which you are applying. Be sure to complete any materials and return promptly as directed.</p>

<p>Eligibility</p>

<p>To be eligible for admission to the Educational Opportunity Program you must be:</p>

<pre><code>* A New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment;

• Ineligible for admission under traditional standards, but demonstrate potential for completing a college program; and

• In need of financial assistance within legislated income guidelines. In selecting students for the program, priority is given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. If in the year prior to enrollment your family income falls within EOP guidelines due to unemployment, separation, divorce or death of a parent, etc., you may still not qualify for EOP if you are not from an historically disadvantaged background.
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[sbuadmissions]

<p>Traditionally, students who are admitted into the EOP program fall academically just a notch below the “regular” admissions standards. Stony Brook doesn’t send those notifications, but I’m guessing that someone at UB is estimating, based on whatever you have told them (probably from the demographic info you listed on your SUNY application), that you’re not admissible under regular admission, but that you might be admissible, if you qualify financially, for EOP.</p>

<p>I don’t want to assume too much; your best bet is to call them directly and find out, to eliminate any confusion.</p>

<p>Chris D’Orso
Assistant Director of Admissions
Stony Brook University</p>