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Educational Opportunity Fund

Community Colleges

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Alonna Brown, Director of EOF
abrown@atlantic.edu
5100 Black Horse Pike,
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Julie Schmedding
jschmedd@atlantic.edu
609-343-5641

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
No
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week in August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
No
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Alan Manzueta, MA, Director, Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
400 Paramus Road, Room C-100,
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-447-7139
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Alan Manzueta, MA
eofoffice@bergen.edu
201-447-7139

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
1-Nov
Deadline for Spring
1-Mar
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
First week in July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
1-Nov
Deadline for Spring
1-Mar
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
No
Application

Elizabeth Kruijssen, Director, Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF);
ekruijssen@brookdalecc.edu
735 Newman Springs Road,
CAR Bldg. Suite 105,
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Elizabeth Kruijssen
eof@brookdalecc.edu
732-224-2510

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
June 1 for Summer Bridge Progam and Fall 2021 Admission, October 15, 2021 for Post Summer Applicants
Deadline for Spring
February 11, 2022
Interview required?
No
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
6-Jul
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
October 15, 2021
Deadline for Spring
February 11, 2022
Interview required?
No
Transfer Orientation required?
No
Application

Eve Highstreet, Director of EOF
ehighstreet@camdencc.edu
200 North Broadway,
Camden NJ 08102
856-968-1325
Website

Admissions Contact
Natalie Jimenez
njimenez@camdencc.edu
856-968-1325

Transfer Contact
Ellen Davis
edavis@camdencc.edu
856-227-7200 Ext. 4396

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
Mid July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Julian Gomez, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOF Program
jgomez@ccm.edu
214 Center Grove Road,
Randolph, NJ 07869
973-328-5271
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Gene Moss
gmoss@ccm.edu
973-328-5270

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week of August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

All important dates align with federal and state aid filing and/or verification deadlines.

Additional Information:

We are a community college, so we have rolling admissions and no academic requirement (SAT or ACT) to be considered for EOF. Students must show proof of historical financial need, as per state guidelines and go through an interview process to be considered.

Joanna Romano, Director of EOF
romano@essex.edu
303 University Avenue,
Newark NJ 07102
973-877-3231
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Michael Cresci
mcresci@essex.edu
EOFptEN@essex.edu
973-877-3232

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
1-Nov
Deadline for Spring
1-Mar
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
First week in July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
1-Nov
Deadline for Spring
1-Mar
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Information:

Essex students of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to learn more about EOF at Essex! Call, email or visit us: 3rd Level Green Area Yamba Building, 973-877-3231, romano@essex.edu. EOF-Get with the Program!

Dr. Jose M. Lowe , Director of EOF
jlowe@hccc.edu
2 Enos Place,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-360-4180
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Dr. Jose M. Lowe
jlowe@hccc.edu
201-360-4173

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st Week in July. 4 days a week (6 Weeks in length)
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Al-Lateef Farmer, Director of EOF
farmera@mccc.edu
1200 Old Trenton Road,
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Al-Lateef Farmer
farmera@mccc.edu
609-570-3593

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Oct
Deadline for Spring
15-Feb
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
30-Jun
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Oct
Deadline for Spring
15-Feb
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

Rolling deadlines

Daniel Langford, EOF Director
dlangford@middlesexcc.edu
Johnson Learning Center, Room 270,
2600 Woodbridge Avenue,
Edison, NJ 08818-3050
732-906-2544
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Flora Stowe
fstowe@middlesexcc.edu
732-906-2544

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week in July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

FAFSA/NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application Deadline for EOF Grant consideration Fall 2020/Spring 2021 – September 15, 2020 Spring 2021 Consideration Only – February 15, 2021. EOF Applicants have 2 weeks prior to the final EOF Roster Processing date for Fall and Spring to submit financial documents to EOF Department. EOF applicants must adhere to the HESAA Fall and Spring deadline dates to submit verification documents.

Additional Information:

Applicants will be asked to submit the last three years of tax returns and W2's or IRS non-filing documents. Applicants must first apply and be admitted to Middlesex College before applying to EOF. Applicants must create a NJ Fam username and password to view state aid eligibility status and follow up on any requested documents from HESAA.

Laura F. Rickards, Director of EOF
lrickards@ocean.edu
One College Drive,
Toms River, New Jersey 08754
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Michele Gioxaris
mgioxaris@ocean.edu
732-255-0400 Ext.2026

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
Last full week in August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling until a week prior to the last certification
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

eof@ocean.edu is dedicated to our program for any communication. We also have a direct link for inquiries:

Additional Information:

Transfer and students apply for readmission have to complete an addendum found in the application forms. We make requests for documents until submitted. At the end of the fall application period, students are encouraged to complete their application for spring.

Enrique Noguera, Director of EOF
enoguera@pccc.edu
1 College Blvd,
Paterson NJ 07505
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Carlomagno Ontaneda
contaneda@pccc.edu
973-684-6112

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
15-May (Summer Program June 1st)
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week of July or middle of June (depending on English scores)
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

We usually follow state/ institution deadlines

Donyea T. Collins, Director of EOF
donyea.collins@raritanval.edu
118 Lamington Road,
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Website

Admissions Contact
Alex Floyd
alexander.floyd@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 Ext.8583

Transfer Contact
Jennifer Berry
jennifer.berry@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 Ext.8924

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Jul
Deadline for Spring
1-Jan
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
Last Week of August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Jul
Deadline for Spring
1-Jan
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

Same as EOF deadlines

Dr. Andre Turner, Director of EOF
aturner@rcbc.edu
900 College Circle
Student Success Center
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Website

Admissions Contact
Kelly Otis
kotis@rcbc.edu
856-291-4251

Transfer Contact
Dr. Andre Turner
eof@rcbc.edu
856-222-9311 Ext. 1333

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
1-Sep
Deadline for Spring
1-Feb
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
3rd week in August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
1-Sep
Deadline for Spring
1-Feb
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application
N/A

Joan Pardo, Director of EOF
Jpardo1@rcsj.edu
3322 College Drive,
Vineland, NJ 08360
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Alyssa Paluch
apaluch1@rcsj.edu
856-200-4691

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week of July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

Student follows the institution's guidelines for financial aid deadlines. The deadlines are established by the federal regulations of Title IV funding.

Joan Pardo, Director of EOF
Jpardo1@rcsj.edu
1400 Tanyard Road,
Sewell, NJ 08080
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Doris Bruey
dbruey1@rcsj.edu
856-415-2208

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
Last week of July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Deadline for Spring
*Special Circumstances. Contact School
Interview required?
*Other. Contact School
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

Student follows the institution's guidelines for financial aid deadlines. The deadlines are established by the federal regulations of Title IV funding.

Irma Aguirre, Director of EOF
iaguirre@salemcc.edu
460 Hollywood Ave
Carney's Point, NJ 08069
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Milan Ahye
mahye@salemcc.edu
856-351-2829

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
2nd week in August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Kathleen Carr, Director of EOF
kcarr@sussex.edu
One College Hill Rd,
Newton NJ 07860
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Ann Bruno
abruno@sussex.edu
973-300-2347

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Jul
Deadline for Spring
15-Jan
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
Yes
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week in August
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Jul
Deadline for Spring
15-Jan
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
Yes
Application

Samuel Casimir, Director of EOF
samuel.casimir@ucc.edu
1033 Springfield Ave
Cranford NJ 07016
908-709-7087
Website

Admissions Contact
Gillyam Suazo
Gillyam.suazo@ucc.edu
908-709-7987

Transfer Contact
Titilola Price
titilola.price@ucc.edu
908-709-7008

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
June 28 - July 22 and July 26 – August 19
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
Rolling
Deadline for Spring
Rolling
Interview required?
Yes
Transfer Orientation required?
No
Application

Additional Information:

For transfer applicants an EOF Transfer Form is required from their previous EOF program

Ivory M. Luke (she/her), Director of EOF and Retention Strategies
iluke@warren.edu
475 Rt. 57 West,
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-2307
Website

Admissions & Transfer Contact
Ivory M. Luke (she/her)
eofp@warren.edu
908-835-2307

Graduating High School Seniors & First-Time, First-Year Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Nov
Deadline for Spring
15-Feb
Interview required?
No
Pre-First Yr Summer Program Required?
No
Approx. Summer Program Dates
1st week in July
Application
Transfer Students
Deadline for Fall
15-Nov
Deadline for Spring
15-Feb
Interview required?
No
Transfer Orientation required?
No
Application
N/A

Additional Deadlines or other important dates:

Summer Program Form submittal deadline: June 15th

Additional Information:

For FAFSA assistance, contact the WCCC FA Director, Jackie Daly at 908-835-2309 or jdaly@warren.edu


Last Updated: Thursday, 10/10/24