Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program

What is the EOF program?
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program was established in 1968 by the legislature of the state of New Jersey. The program offers a gateway to higher education for those students who are highly motivated but who are significantly burdened by economic disadvantages.

EOF at Burlington County College Mission
The EOF program at Burlington County College (BCC) is dedicated to providing access to higher education for students who have the potential and demonstrated motivation to succeed in college but who have not been able to realize their potential because of their economic background. The program recruits applicants who are historically underrepresented in higher education and who are first-generation, first-time, full-time freshman. The program is comprehensive in its approach and ensures student success by providing financial assistance and special support services.

EOF State Mission
Click Here to visit the State of New Jersey's EOF Mission Statement.

Who is eligible for EOF?
You are eligible to apply to BCC's EOF program if:

• You plan to enroll full-time and obtain a degree from BCC.
• You plan to transfer to a four-year college after obtaining your BCC degree.
• You have held legal residence in New Jersey for at least 12 months.
• You demonstrate the need for substantial financial assistance, which is determined after you submit the FAFSA application.
• You have both the potential and motivation to succeed in college as determined by a personal interview with the EOF Director.

Academic Year 2010-2011 Income Eligibility

How do I apply?
Eligible students should submit:

What types of support does EOF provide?

Financial Support
Virtually all aspects of a student’s college experience can be funded by the EOF program and through other sources of financial aid (additional funding beyond EOF can be secured if applicant meets state eligibility requirements as determined by his/her submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application).

Academic Support
The EOF program takes a holistic approach to ensuring a student's success. Students can expect unlimited support from EOF staff to help them achieve their academic goals. The EOF program is unique in its comprehensive counseling agenda, which includes (but is not limited to) workshops in academic advisement, career exploration, and financial counseling.