Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)

Who is eligible for EOF?

To be eligible for the program, a student must demonstrate that he or she:

  • has been a legal resident of the State of New Jersey for at least 12 months;
  • is a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States;
  • will enroll as a full-time student at Salem Community College;
  • has the potential and motivation to succeed in college as determined by a personal interview; and
  • is in need of financial assistance as determined by the federal and state government.

To receive an EOF interview 

An EOF interview will be scheduled after you have completed the following steps:

  • Complete a Salem Community College application for admission.
  • Submit official high school transcripts with application for admission.
  • Complete the Accuplacer Test.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the SCC financial aid form. (visit the Financial Aid Web pages for more information)
  • Complete the SCC EOF application.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation with EOF application.
  • Submit a short essay as part of the EOF application.