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Educational Opportunity Program Overview EOP Admission Process Special Admission Programs Additional Access Programs Special Admission Practices

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MissionSUNY EOP provides college access to economically disadvantaged & academically underprepared students. Demonstrated potential and commitment

to success Full-time students New York State residents Academic and financial guidelines

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Participation Available at 43 of the 64 SUNY campuses All campuses within each of the following sectors

University Center/Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions Colleges of Technology

Twelve of the 13 University Colleges participate Brockport, Buffalo State, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz,

Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase

Fourteen of the 30 Community Colleges participate Broome, Dutchess, Erie, FIT, Finger Lakes, Fulton-Montgomery,

Genesee, Hudson Valley, Monroe, Onondaga, Schenectady, Suffolk, Ulster, Westchester

Services Pre-freshman summer program Academic advisement Holistic counseling Personal mentoring Tutorial services Supplemental instruction Financial assistance

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Involvement Admissions

Reviews academic credentials for eligibility Triages EOP applicants

EOP Application review: academic and/or financial Outreach and final decisions

Financial Aid Economic eligibility: financial review Evaluates discrepancies between EOP/FAFSA applications

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Review High School Transcript / GED Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Placement Test Scores Intended Major Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement/Essay Extracurricular Involvement

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Financial Criteria Income Guidelines Do not apply if…

Family Assistance payments

Foster child Ward of the

state/county

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Household Size (including

head of household)

Total Annual Income in Previous

Calendar Year

1 $21,590

2 $29,101

3 $36,612

4 $44,123

5 $51,634

6 $59,145

7 $66,656

8 $74,167

Financial Documentation Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] Campus-based affidavit forms IRS forms: 1040, 4506-T, W2, 1099 Court documentation Reference letters Birth/death certificates Personal statements

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Binghamton Advantage Program Services

Live on the Binghamton campus & participate as part of its community

Take courses at Broome for one or two years Admission

Complete Associates Degree OR Earn 60 credits in second year & 3.0 GPA OR Earn 30 credits in first year & 3.2 GPA

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University at Buffalo Access to College Excellence Program Admission

Academic profile (GPA & SAT/ACT) should be slightly below our general admissions category

Priority given to those with extenuating circumstances & extreme extracurricular involvement/leadership

Encourage students to contact their regionally assigned admissions advisor to express interest

Services Individualized academic & personal advising Peer mentoring & tutoring at no cost Enrichment & community service opportunities Assistance applying to scholarships

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Buffalo State COMPASS Program Admission

Academic profile similar to EOP class No financial needs required Counselors identify at time of review

Services Meetings with assigned staff member MAP-Works: an online survey designed to help

analyze first year student success & transition UNC 100: semester-long transition course New Student Orientation Program

Fredonia Full Opportunity Program Admission

Underrepresented students; or Talents in fine arts or athletics; or Extensive involvement in school & community

Services Academic support services through the Learning Center Drop-in & one-on-one assigned tutoring Staff mentoring, advisement, & registration assistance Guaranteed first semester seats in English Composition

& Freshman Seminar

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Geneseo Transitional Opportunity Program Admission

HS Average 80 or higher SAT 900 CR/M or 20 ACT Applicants age 25 or older, recent immigrants,

underrepresented groups, first generation Services

Personal advisor available throughout the undergraduate years

Free, comprehensive tutoring program Workshop series focused on skills needed to succeed in

college

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SPECIAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS

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Oneonta College Assistance Migrant Program Admission

Open to incoming freshmen Students from migrant & seasonal farm-working

families Services

Scholarship in addition to need-based aid Weekly stipend Textbooks & transportation costs Educational counselor for tutoring & planning Counselor to help adjust to college life

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Plattsburgh STAR Program Admission

Demonstrated strong potential for success Preference for first generation, disability, financially

disadvantaged Minimum GPA 80% & minimum SAT 850 CR/M

Services Additional academic support in freshman year Students & parents sign a statement of expectations

acknowledging commitment to program guidelines Must remain undeclared for one year

Potsdam Bridges Program Admission

Faculty admissions committee Extra essay & recommendation letter, most up-to-

date senior year grades Average student has 81 HS Average

Services Additional adviser Mandatory academic skills sessions Limits students to 15 credits per semester in first year

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Purchase College Merit Access Program Admission

Students are nominated for consideration by admissions based on academics

No financial requirements Student is reviewed, possibly interviewed, by Director of

EOP/MAP Services

Summer program which provides workshops to help prepare students for college life

Financial aid advising sessions MAP counselor & peer mentor

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Alfred State Opportunity Program Admission

Provides an opportunity for students who show potential for success but whose academic background has not completely prepared them for the rigors of their chosen program

Similar to EOP academic review Services

Academic support No additional financial support outside student’s

financial aid

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Liberty Partnerships Programs Access

NYS Education Department’s Statewide Plan for Higher Education

Successful transition of middle & HS students at risk for dropping out

Graduates fully prepared for higher education and the workplace

Services Partnerships with local schools, community, and institutions of

higher education Programming aligns with common core & regional workforce

development strategies

ADDITIONAL ACCESS PROGRAMS

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Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program Eligibility

NYS resident African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or

Alaskan native Economically disadvantaged, though no more than 20% of

students are enrolled in state-funded opportunity program Services

Supervised training in research methods Graduate/professional school admissions preparation Standardized tests preparation Academic & career development activities

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Federal TRIO Programs Educational Opportunity Centers Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate

Achievement Student Support Services Talent Search Upward Bound

ADDITIONAL ACCESS PROGRAMS

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Say Yes to Education Syracuse & Buffalo Extended day/year programming Mentoring & Tutoring School-day academic supports Family Services Health Care Legal Services Full SUNY Tuition Scholarships

ADDITIONAL ACCESS PROGRAMS

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Talent Review Majors Music/Music Theatre/Theatre/Dance

Auditions Art/Architecture/ Media Study

Portfolios Additional or supplemental application Departmental interviews or review

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Athletic Talent Review Division I

University Centers Division III

University Colleges Technology Colleges

NJCAA Technology Colleges Community Colleges

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Talent Review Characteristics Leadership Service Extenuating circumstances Legacy

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Questions? EOP: www.suny.edu/attend/academics/eop Liberty Partnerships: www.libertypartnerships.com CSTEP:

www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/colldev/CollegiateScienceandTechnologyEntryProgram.htm

TRIO: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope Say Yes to Education: www.sayyestoeducation.org SUNY Athletics: www.suny.edu/attend/athletics NCAA: www.ncaa.org

RESOURCES

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