How to Apply
- Apply for Admission
- Submit your undergraduate application through Cal State Apply.
- In the “Supporting Information” section, select “Yes” for EOP and complete all required supplemental questions.
- Request Recommendations
- You will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two teachers or counselors who can recommend you for EOP.
- They will receive an email with recommendation questions and can submit their responses online.
- Submit All Application Materials
- Ensure that your CSU admission application, EOP section, autobiographical questions, and recommendations are all completed and submitted by the deadline. Please ensure to check each campus's deadlines here.
- IMPORTANT: Your EOP application will not be considered complete until your EOP application and two EOP recommendations are submitted online.
- Complete Financial Aid Application
- Submit the FAFSA or Dream Act Application to verify financial need. Meeting priority deadlines improves chances for financial grants.
- Some campuses may request income verification to ensure financial eligibility.
- Await Decision
- If accepted, some campuses send conditional acceptance based on preliminary information.
- You may need to sign an EOP student agreement, attend an info session, or provide verification of income or GPA before final EOP admissions can be offered.
Please note: Although the EOP application is standardized across the CSU system, each campus administers its own EOP admission and verification procedures. Students are responsible for maintaining communication with the EOP office at each campus to which they apply and for adhering to that campus’ specific EOP requirements until they finalize their decision on which university they plan to attend.
2027-2028 Income Guidelines
Income is one of the factors considered when determining eligibility for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Students and their families are encouraged to review the current income guidelines to better understand the financial eligibility requirements.
Dependent Students
| Family Size | Maximum Income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $49,500 |
| 3 | $56,500 |
| 4 | $66,700 |
| 5 | $76,500 |
| 6 | $87,500 |
| 7 | $95,700 |
| 8 | $104,100 |
| For each additional family member over 8 add: | $8,400 |
Independent Students
| Family Size | Maximum Income |
|---|---|
| 1 (single, no dependents) | $20,750 |
| 2 (married, no dependents other than spouse) | $38,000 |
| 2 (with dependents other than spouse) | $63,750 |
| 3 | $74,500 |
| 4 | $89,000 |
| 5 | $102,750 |
| 6 | $118,750 |
| 7 | $130,250 |
| 8 | $145,000 |
| For each additional family member over 8 add: | $15,500 |