How do I know this program is for
me?
First-time
students:
1. Be a first-time, full-time day student (no prior
college).
2. Be a resident of New York State (one year).
3. Be a high school graduate with a C average or below in core academic
courses, or be accepted for admission under the 24 credit-hour option.
4. Have a G.E.D. (a general equivalency diploma).
Economically, a student must be a member of a household with a gross
annual income which does not exceed the applicable amount set forth
in the State Education Department’s guidelines. The income guidelines
which are cited below are subject to change. Contact the EOP Office
for current changes in guidelines.
EOP
FINANCIAL GUIDELINES 2008– 2009
For
students first entering college on or after July 1, 2008
| Household Size (including head of household) |
Total Annual Income In
Previous Calendar Year*
|
| Category A |
Category B |
Category C |
| 1 |
$15,140 |
$20,390 |
$23,020 |
| 2 |
$20,390 |
$25,640 |
$28,270 |
| 3 |
$25,650 |
$30,900 |
$33,530 |
| 4 |
$30,900 |
$36,150 |
$38,780 |
| 5 |
$36,150 |
$41,400 |
$44,030 |
| 6 |
$41,410 |
$46,660 |
$49,290 |
| 7 |
$46,660** |
$51,910** |
$54,540** |
* Does not include student's
income unless he/she is independent.
** Plus $5,250 for each additional family member in excess of seven
EOP
FINANCIAL GUIDELINES 2009– 2010
For
students first entering college on or after July 1, 2009
| Household Size (including head of household) |
Total Annual Income In
Previous Calendar Year*
|
| Category A |
Category B |
Category C |
| 1 |
$15,590 |
$21,000 |
$23,710 |
| 2 |
$21,000 |
$26,410 |
$29,120 |
| 3 |
$26,420 |
$31,830 |
$34,540 |
| 4 |
$31,830 |
$37,240 |
$39,950 |
| 5 |
$37,240 |
$42,650 |
$45,360 |
| 6 |
$42,650 |
$48,060 |
$50,770 |
| 7 |
$48,060** |
$53,470** |
$56,180** |
* Does not include student's
income unless he/she is independent.
** Plus $5,410 for each additional family member in excess of seven
Household
Income Categories:
Income from Non-Employment
Sources
| A. |
Supported by one or more individuals
whose combined total annual income is from Social Security or sources
other than employment and which does not exceed the applicable amount
under “Category A” above.
|
Salary/Wage Income
| B. |
Supported by one or more workers
whose combined total annual income does not exceed the applicable
amount under "Categories B" above. |
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| C. |
For households supported by one worker with two or more employers,
which does not exceed the applicable amount under "Categories
C" above.
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Exceptions
to Income Guidelines:
- The student's
family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through
the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance or through
a county Department of Social Services; or of Family Day Care payments
through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance or
a county Department of Social Services;
- The student
lives with foster parents who do not provide support for college and the
student's natural parents provide no such support;
- The student
is a ward of the state or county.
SPECIAL/UNUSUAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
- Mismanagement of the Family Income
- A one-time fluctuation in Family Income
- Families with long-term medical obligations
- Families which must maintain two households-one for the wage earner
and one for dependents
Transfer students:
- Must have been admitted to MCC.
- Must have been previously enrolled in a similar opportunity program such as EOP, HEOP, SEEK,
College Discovery or a similar program at a post-secondary institution.
- Must request a verification form from previous college(s) to be sent to the EOP Office at Monroe Community College.
- Must complete an EOP application, one recommendation form, and submit copies of federal and
state financial aid application forms along with proof of taxable and non-taxable income reported on financial aid forms.
- Must not be in default on any student loans.
- Must not have reached the maximum of six semesters of EOP eligibility.
Readmit students:
- Must have been previously enrolled in EOP, but have not received a degree.
- Must be in good academic standings with at least a 2.0 GPA from last semester of attendance at MCC.
- Must complete an EOP application, two recommendations forms, and submit copies of federal and state
financial aid application forms along with proof of taxable and non-taxable income reported on financial aid forms.
- Must not be in default on any student loans.
- Must not have reached the maximum of six semesters of EOP eligibility.
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