Educational Opportunities Center-Exceptional Educational Opportunities (EEO)/Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program
The Exceptional Educational Opportunities (EEO)/Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program at Kean University provides access to higher education for low-income, first-generation students who have demonstrated commitment, motivation, and potential for success. The undergraduate EEO/EOF Program is designed to provide an opportunity for higher education to disadvantaged New Jersey residents who would be unable to attend and/or succeed academically in college without the financial assistance and special services that are part of this program.
Eligible applicants show potential to succeed at the collegiate level and exhibit evidence of academic and/or creative promise but who have limited educational and financial resources. Eligible applicants are New Jersey residents who (1) may not be admissible to the University under the regular admissions standards; (2) hold standardized test scores (such as the SAT) that may be below the institutional norms; or (3) bear an educational background which indicates the need for academic support. To participate in the EEO/EOF Program students must meet the student eligibility criteria established in N.J.A.C. 9A:11-2.2 and the financial criteria established in N.J.A.C. 9A:11-2.3.
After admission, all EEO/EOF pre-first year students must attend a mandatory summer program immediately prior to the fall semester. The summer program is designed to prepare students for the academic, social demands and transition to college life. In addition, the summer program facilitates strengthening writing, reading, mathematical concepts and study skills based upon an individual assessment of academic needs. Academic Foundation courses and supportive services in academic coaching/tutoring, academic advisement, financial aid, personal, social and career counseling begin in the summer program and continue through graduation.