Educational Opportunity Scholars (EOS) / EOF

Prospective transfer students interested in applying for the EOS program must complete an admission application to Drew University. The University accepts the CommonApp. When completing the admission application, students will be asked if they would like to apply for the EOF Program. When students answer affirmatively, they will be prompted to answer additional questions relevant to the program. Transfer students are not required to complete the 5-week EOS Summer Institute Program or the EOS Seminar course during the academic year.

Students who have received EOF funding at another New Jersey college or university should contact the EOS Recruitment Specialist to inform the Specialist of their previous EOF funding. A staff member at the student’s previous institution will be asked to complete the EOF Transfer Form. Students must still meet all of the eligibility criteria listed below.

Students who have not received EOF funding at another institution are still eligible to apply for EOF funding and participation in the EOS program at Drew University upon transferring in. Students will be asked to provide the same tax and income information as first-year applicants.

The Educational Opportunity Scholars program is a state-funded program, as such, students must meet the following criteria to be eligible.  If you have any questions about the EOF eligibility requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions: [email protected],973-408-DREW or EOS: [email protected]. EOS specific admission inquiries can also be directed to Tyra Asberry, EOS Sr. Counselor/Recruitment Specialist.

1. Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background.

2. Must be a New Jersey resident 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award.

3. Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.

4. Must meet the academic criteria as set by the Admissions, Financial Aid, and the EOF Program.

5. Gross income and assets must fall within the criteria shown:

ESTABLISHED INCOME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

EOF GRADUATE GRANTS

The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund provides financial assistance and supports a small number of graduate students. The overall objective of the EOF graduate program is to increase the participation of New Jersey residents from backgrounds of historical poverty in graduate and professional study. Students who received Article III EOF grants as undergraduates shall be given priority consideration for Article III graduate grants. These students are presumed to have met the financial eligibility criteria (as outlined in N.J.A.C. 9A:11-2.3) for graduate EOF as long as they continue to demonstrate financial need. 

The graduate EOF program is designed to provide an opportunity for New Jersey residents whose undergraduate record reflects the potential for advanced study beyond the baccalaureate degree. Graduate grants range from $200 annually to $4,350 annually depending on the type of institution and financial need. These grants are renewable based upon continued eligibility.

GRADUATE ELIGIBILITY

1. Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background.
2. Must be a New Jersey resident 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award.
3. Must apply and be accepted to a participating New Jersey college or university.
4. Must be a full-time graduate student as defined by the institution.
5. Must meet the financial eligibility criteria as defined in the undergraduate section above.
6. Must be in a degree/certificate program with a minimum requirement of 24 equivalent semester hours and be at least one academic year in duration.

Students should contact the EOF director at the institution of their interest for additional information on EOF Graduate Grants.