TCNJ EOF

[chxdxma]

As may 1st is approaching, I am starting to freak out a little more. I recently read about an eof program that tcnj has, and realized that I’m technically eligible due to my family’s income. I sadly applied regular decision and not for the eof program. I was accepted as a nursing major, however, I received absolutely no merit. My financial aid comes to around 5,500 dollars in loans. TCNJ is currently my number one choice, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to afford it. Does anyone know if I’ll be able to email or call TCNJ to see if they can switch me into the eof program?? please help me!! For those who don’t know …EOF stands for educational opportunity fund… its a program that gives help to students with financial or educational disadvantaged backgrounds.

[NJRoadie]

There are a few additional qualifiers for EOF. Typically you have to be first generation (i.e. parents don’t have college degree). I believe you also have to have test scores below a certain level.

If your income is low aren’t you also getting Pell and NJ Tag Grants?

[garland]

^ That was my question, too. A student who qualified for EOF ought to be eligible for Pell and TAG as well, I would suppose.

[chxdxma]

@NJRoadie sorry for the late reply. However, I don’t even know if I have received pell and nj tag grants. I don’t think I got them. Do I apply, or do they tell me I qualify. Also, both my parents have college degrees

[chxdxma]

@garland I’m really late to finding out about all of these things. I hope it isn’t too late. both of my parents have college degrees

[sybbie719]

What is your FAFSA EFC? You should be able to see if you are Pell eligible.

You would have had to apply to EOF when you filled out your application

** How do I apply to the EOF Program?**

After completing the Common Application, for EOF Program consideration, please be sure to check the box marked EOF on the Supplemental School Form. If you have had a brother or a sister who received the EOF Grant at another institution or at TCNJ, please check the box indicating “Legacy Student”.

The EOF Promise Award was initially offered to first-year EOF Students in Fall 2004. According to TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein, the program is an important step toward enriching the College and its commitment to educating a diverse population, one that mirrors the population of the State of New Jersey.

The Promise Award provides funding for the full cost of attendance for the Fall and Spring semesters of the first two-years of their studies at the college. To receive the Promise Award, you must be eligible to receive the State of New Jersey’s Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) and must adhere to all guidelines outlined and enforced by the Higher Education Student Assistant Authority.

https://eof.tcnj.edu/about-eof/promiseincentive-award/

Here are the income guidelines

Academic Year 2016-2017
Applicants with a Household Size of
Gross Income Not to Exceed
1 $23,540
2 $31,860
3 $40,180
4 $48,500
5 $56,820
6 $65,140
7 $73,460
8 $81,780

https://eof.tcnj.edu/interested-in-applying/

click the more about eligibility link

Do you meet the income guidelines for the number of people in your household.

Remember, that not everyone who is financially eligible will be admitted into the program

[chxdxma]

@sybbie719 I come from a household of 5, and I know my parents said we make less than that amount. My EFC is 25,000 plus, I don’t really remember the exact amount

[sybbie719]

If your EFC is$25,000 you will not be eligible for EOF.

For a family of 5 your household income has to be less than $56,820