<p>I'm a first generation student, both of my parents did not complete a four-year college or university in the U.S., both in fact did not complete high school (due to the Vietnam War). </p>
<p>Does it affect my chances at UCs at all, and should I check that box on the college application regarding EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)?</p>
<p>Bump.</p>
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<p>First Generation is considered in your application by the UC’s. If you feel that you qualify as a low income, first generation then check EOP. </p>
<p>@Gumbymom However, according to UC Berkeley’s website for EOP, they said that being first generation also includes it when your parents did not complete a 4-year college or university in the U.S. </p>
<p>Unless I am reading this wrong.</p>
<p>Bump.</p>
<p>Yes, so you can check the box for First Generation and/or EOP (which is what I meant to say).</p>
<p>@Gumbymom Thanks :D, I have another question. What if your family income is really good; am I still able to apply for EOP because I’m first generation or does that cancel it out?</p>
<p>For the UC’s, EOP states you can apply if you are Low Income or First Generation or Historically Underrepresented.</p>
<p>The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides assistance through mentorship, academic programs, financial assistance, counseling/advising, and other campus support services to those who are first-generation college students, and/or from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
Today, all undergraduate students who meet ANY of the criteria below are EOP.</p>
<p>1) Low Income (Pell Grant or Dream Act Scholarship eligible as verified by Financial Aid)</p>
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<p>2) First Generation College Student (Parent(s) have not graduated from a four-year college or university in the United States)</p>
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<p>3) Historically Underrepresented Students</p>
<p>For the Cal States on CSU Mentor, it states you have to be low income and educationally disadvantaged, so two conflicting statements. EOP should be consistent for both California Publics. </p>
<p>Only historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college are admitted to EOP. They must demonstrate academic potential and motivation, be California residents or qualify for an AB540 non-resident tuition exemption and meet the income criteria. To become eligible, applicants should complete the EOP section on the undergraduate application for admission and complete the EOP application.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would send an email to the UC admissions website to clarify these statements. Also not all UC campuses offer EOP. If you are able to pay a large portion of your tuition, I do not believe you will qualify, since these students will be offered Pell grants and Cal grants. Sorry I cannot give you a straight answer, since I have only dealt with an low income, first generation student for EOP (friend’s son).</p>
<p>@Gumbymom Thanks for the information, I think I’ll apply for EOP and state the reason why. If they deem that I’m not eligible then I guess they’ll just ignore that portion.</p>