The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program is a state-sponsored program that provides academic and financial support to students who demonstrate the need for assistance in both of these areas.
The EOF provides a maximum grant award up to $1050 for the academic year.

Initial Eligibility

• Must be a NJ resident for 12 consecutive months
• Must meet the EOF Income Guidelines
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be a first-generation college student
• Must demonstrate the need for academic support and/or basic skills courses
• Must register for at least 12 credits (full time) per semester
• Must enroll in a degree or certificate program that is at least one academic year in duration and required minimum 24 credits

How to Apply

• Complete a Gloucester County College Application for admission
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Complete an EOF Application
• Schedule a personal interview with the EOF Recruiter

Current/ Transfer Students

• Must supply an academic transcript from each college previously attended
• Must not be in default of a student loan and must not owe a financial aid grant back to the state or federal government
• Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
• Must submit a completed EOF Transfer-In Form with a copy of unofficial transcript from previously attended institution