Educational Opportunity Program
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Farmingdale State College is designed to provide the opportunity of a college education to capable students who are historically disadvantaged due to limited financial resources and inadequate academic preparation. Throughout their years at Farmingdale State College, EOP students are provided ongoing support services and resources to help insure their collegiate success.
The program has a long-standing history of dedicated service toward the mission of guiding, supporting and advocating on behalf of its students with the firm belief that they have the potential to excel within higher education. Once admitted to the college via EOP, students have access to a myriad of services including but not limited to academic, pre-professional and personal counseling; tutoring; workshops; advocacy; and supplemental financial support.
The Educational Opportunity Program is committed to excellence and seeks students who are truly motivated and willing to work hard to achieve their goals. Prospective students must apply for EOP admissions when submitting an application to the College. Applicants must meet both academic and financial guidelines for consideration.
EOP offers services and assistance for students in the program. These services are offered each semester and when necessary over the summer. This includes:
- Counseling: Personal, academic, pre-professional, and financial guidance. Counselors also serve as advocates when students face a challenge managing campus issues. All counseling sessions are confidential.
- Academic Support
- Interactive workshops and events
- Laptop and Calculator Loan Program
- Tutoring: Tutorial services are free of charge to all students. Computerized learning assistant programs are available for various subjects in the EOP Lounge.
- Financial Assistance
- In addition to the state and federal aid for which the student is eligible, EOP grant money is provided based on eligibility and campus residential status.
- Select student fees are waived, such as the tuition deposit
- Pre-Freshman Summer Bridge Program
- Residential program for all incoming first-year students to help students make a successful
transition to college life and academia
- All accepted students are expected to live on campus during the initial summer unless the EOP Director has made other arrangements
- Failure to complete the full summer program will result in the revocation of your EOP admission to Farmingdale State College
- Enroll in FYE 101 (First Year Experience)
- Improve academic skills in areas such as math, English, study skills, academic reading, communication, and note-taking before the fall semester begins
- Ensures that registration and financial aid requirements are all met before the semester begins
- Organized recreational and social activities such as field trips to museums and the theatre
- Free of charge to participants and including housing, tuition, meals, books, and activities
- Residential program for all incoming first-year students to help students make a successful
transition to college life and academia
- Students who are residents of New York State
- Students who have a high school diploma or its equivalent,
- Students who DO NOT MEET the regular admissions requirements of Farmingdale State College, but fall within the range of EOP standards and demonstrate academic potential for completing a college program,
- Enroll as a full-time student (registered for 12 or more credits)
- Complete a FAFSA and NYS TAP application every year and accept all federal and state grant aid offered
- Students who are historically disadvantaged AND meet the economic guidelines of eligibility as established by the Office of Opportunity Programs located in Albany, NY
- Students of ALL ETHNIC ORIGINS, if the above requirements are met, and meet the 2027-28
Income Guidelines specified below based on family income prior-prior year:
Household Size
(including head of household)Total Annual Income 1 $29,526 2 $40,034 3 $50,542 4 $61,050 5 $71,558 6 $82,066 7 $92,574 8 $103,082* * For families/households with more than 8 persons,
add $10,508 for each additional person.
- Students who were previously enrolled in an opportunity program such as EOP, HEOP, CD, or SEEK
- Students who maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better at their previous institution
For more specific information, please contact the EOP office directly at eopinquiry@farmingdale.edu or 934-420-2230.
EOP Events
| Date | Name | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/26 | EOP Monthly Mindful Mondays | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Quintyne Hall, 109 |
Educational Opportunity Program
Knapp Hall, Room 115
934-420-2230
934-420-5222 (fax)
eopinquiry@farmingdale.edu
Click Here to Schedule an Appointment to meet with someone from the EOP team
Alicia L Cesar, Ed.D.
Director of Educational Opportunity Program
Kerri Porcelli
Administrative Assistant
Kwame Insaidoo, Jr
EOP Counselor
Shadeika Riley
EOP Counselor
Margaret Pettit
Academic Coordinator