Eligibility

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Monroe Community College helps eligible students build a strong foundation for college success. Through dedicated counselors, tutoring, and the Pre-Freshman Bridge Program, students receive personalized guidance, strengthen their study skills, and develop the confidence and habits needed to navigate college life and achieve their educational goals.

Contact EOP

Brighton Campus
Building 2, Room 460
Monday-Friday: 8:45am to 4:45pm

Downtown Campus
3rd Floor, Student Engagement Center
Monday-Friday: 8:45am to 4:45pm

585-292-2028

eopoffice@monroecc.edu

First-Time Student

Be a first-time full-time student (no prior college).
Be a resident of New York State (one year).
Be a high school graduate with a (70-85) overall GPA in core academic classes or have a G.E.D. (General Equivalency Diploma) or TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion).
A member of a household with a gross annual income that does not exceed the applicable amount stated in the New York State Education Department's Guidelines (see financial guidelines chart below).

Readmit Student

Readmit students must have been previously enrolled in EOP at MCC, but have not received a degree. Applicants should be in good academic standing from the last semester of enrollment.

Please note: Both transfer and readmit students should not be in default on any student loans.

Transfer Student

Transfer students must be admitted to MCC and have been previously enrolled in EOP, HEOP, SEEK, College Discovery or a similar program at a post-secondary institution. Verification of prior status must be submitted to EOP.

Please Note: Both transfer and readmit students should not be in default on any student loans.

EOP Financial Guidelines 2027 - 2028

(For students first entering college on or after July 1, 2027)
*** The income guidelines which are cited below are subject to change for 2027-2028. ***

Household Size (including head of household)	Total Annual Income In 2025 Calendar Year
1	$29,526
2	$40,034
3	$50,542
4	$61,050
5	$71,558
6	$82,066
7	$92,574
8	$103,082 *

Exceptions to Income Guidelines:

The student’s family is a recipient of Family Assistance and Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; or through the county Department of Social Services; or Family Day Care payments through New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance
The student is in foster care as established by the court
The student is a ward of the state or county

* For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $10,508 for each additional person.

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