<p>So I am confused on what EOP is. I can't figure out if it is for students that just need financial aid or if it is for students that do not have very good grades, but have potential and need tutoring. I need financial aid, but I have good grades and do not need tutoring so I don't know whether or not to sign up for EOP. Help! thank you!</p>
<p>EOP is a two step process where you must be both financially and academically eligible.</p>
<p>If you are a NYS resident, first see if you are financially eligible according to the income tables</p>
<p>[suny.edu</a> - Income Guidelines](<a href=“http://www.suny.edu/provost/oop/income.cfm]suny.edu”>http://www.suny.edu/provost/oop/income.cfm)</p>
<p>please note, while you may only need to fill out the FAFSA using the income of your custodial parent, EOP does ask for information and assets of the non-custodial parent.</p>