The Educational Opportunity Fund Grants (EOF) was established in 1968 by the New Jersey Legislature. The program financially assists undergraduate students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who meet eligibility requirements. Students also receive support services such as tutoring, counseling, and developmental coursework. Applicants must contact the University EOF Director for admissions into the EOF program. Here is the link to their webpage Education Opportunity Fund Office. Students must meet state aid general eligibility requirements, as well as those specific to the EOF program. EOF grants are renewable annually based upon continue eligibility. Graduate students may also be eligible if there were EOF participants as undergraduates. Additional information may be obtained at www.hesaa.org The application deadline is April 1st. Grants range from $1,150 to $1,400 a year.
