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The student whose name appears on this form is applying for transfer admission to the State University of New York, Educational
Opportunity Program. The ability to transfer within New York State Opportunity Programs (EOP, HEOP, SEEK/CD) is intended to
facilitate the transition from lower division institutions to upper division institutions and to enable students to make necessary
institutional transitions that arise from changes in educational or personal needs while maintaining a continuum of services.
Though this option is intended primarily for students who began their college studies in an Opportunity Program, there are specific
circumstances in which a student who is not in such a program may be accepted as a transfer.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)
Established in 1967, the Educational Opportunity Program is designed to provide college access to academically and economically
disadvantaged New York State residents who would not be able to gain college entry otherwise. Although disadvantaged, students
accepted into the program demonstrate the potential to master college-level work. Providing college access to nearly 11,000
students annually, the Educational Opportunity Program exists on forty-eight campuses in the State University.
ADMISSION
To be considered for program admission, applicants must be New York State residents . Applicants must also meet the economic
and academic criteria established by the State University of New York, Office of Opportunity Programs. Students accepted into the
program are determined to be eligible subject to proof of income and their prior high school performance; documentation must be
provided at the time of application. Priority is given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
PROGRAM SERVICES
Participants of the program receive a range of services including: counseling, tutoring, developmental coursework, financial
support, and most commonly, first-time students are required to attend a summer pre-freshman program prior to fall matriculation.
Some campuses may offer transfer students the opportunity to participate in a summer transfer support program to assist with and
facilitate the transfer adjustment process.
INSTRUCTIONS
This form must be completed by the Educational Opportunity Program director or a campus professional at the college from which
the student is transferring. The person completing the form must be able to respond to questions regarding the student’s academic
and income eligibility, direct aid award distribution and overall participation in the program.
Once completed, the form should be sent to the Educational Opportunity Program director at the transferring campus. Please find a
list of the participating campuses on the last page of this form.
In order for the campus to render a timely admission decision to the student, it is important that all sections of the transfer
verification form are completed. If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the campus to which the student is
applying.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
TRANSFER VERIFICATION FORM
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New York Residency is defined by the following: (1) Have resided in New York State for twelve months prior to their day of registration in college, or (2) Reside in New
York State at the time of application and lived in New York State for the last two terms of high school; or (3) Were residents of New York when they entered military
service, Vista or the Peace Corps and re-established New York State residence within six months after completing their term of service.
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Because the economic guidelines change annually, you will need to consult with the EOP administrator to confirm that the student met the economic criteria at the initial
point of college entry. This does not apply to campuses with an EOP, HEOP, or College Discovery/SEEK Program.
