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What is EOF ? The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program was established by the New Jersey State Legislature in 1968. The program was created to provide an opportunity for educationally and economically disadvantaged New Jersey residents to attend college. Since its inception, the EOF program has enrolled an average of 11,000 annually in 57 colleges and universities across New Jersey. EOF admissions and financial aid eligibility decisions are made at the campus level, within the context of state guidelines. EOF is more than financial aid, however. It also offers a variety of support services such as tutoring, counseling and developmental and remedial courses. The goal of the program is to support and encourage students throughout their course of study. Many EOF programs also offer a pre-college summer session that consists of orientation, an intensive academic schedule, counseling and tutoring. EOF helps make the transition to college easier. The program has demonstrated ability to help students remain in college, to improve academic performance, and to guide them toward successful employment or admissions to four-year or graduate schools.
County College of Morris (CCM) is committed to recruiting, financing, and encouraging educationally and economically disadvantaged students. The EOF program is one of the ways in which CCM fulfills this commitment. The EOF staff at County College of Morris believes that the pursuit of intellectual growth, which empowers you to become a productive member of the family, the community and society, is both a right and a responsibility. Given this belief, the staff is committed to providing a nurturing, supportive environment, which encourages intellectual growth and helps prepare you to become a productive citizen. The EOF staff believes that given the opportunity, with potential, motivation and desire, students can be successful in an institution of higher education, despite poor high school preparation and a background of historical poverty. For more information about the Educational
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