The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program advances college access, affordability and student success for underrepresented scholars in New Jersey. The EOF program was established by the New Jersey State Legislature to provide support services to students who face economical and educational obstacles. Let the EOF program assist you from application to graduation.
Prospective program participants must be first-time, full-time freshmen and meet the following requirements:
2022-2023 EOF Income Eligibility Scale with Asset Cap Calculation
Applicants with a Household Size of |
Gross Income (Not to Exceed) |
Max. Asset Cap (Not to Exceed) |
1 |
$25,760 |
$5,152 |
2 |
$34,840 |
$6,968 |
3 |
$43,920 |
$8,784 |
4 |
$53,000 |
$10,600 |
5 |
$62,080 |
$12,416 |
6 |
$71,160 |
$14,232 |
7 |
$80,240 |
$16,048 |
8 |
$89,320 |
$17,864 |
8+ |
Add $9,080 for each additional family member |
Add $1,816 for each additional family member |
EOF Support Services
Students will also be eligible to become a part of the many national honor societies offered at the College.
Space in the Sussex EOF Program is limited and on a first-come, first served basis. All EOF applicants are pre-screened to establish their eligibility for the program. The EOF Program Staff will contact students who pass the initial review process for an interview.
1. Log into your my.sussex student portal, choose the student tab and apply for EOF funding.
2. Complete a FAFSA Application by NJ HESAA’s deadline, online. The Sussex School Code is 025688.
3. Submit a completed and signed EOF Program Application
4. Submit the following documents with your Application:
5. Submit copies of the following:
The Mission of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program at Sussex County Community College is to facilitate the recruitment, enrollment, and success of culturally diverse, economically and educationally disadvantaged students who have a passion and desire to continue their educational journey. We aim to assist these students in developing an understanding of how their challenges reflect a unique and valued perspective as part of the larger diverse student community.