Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)/Engineering Opportunity Program (EOP)
EOF/EOP at the School of Engineering (SoE)
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) provides access to higher education to students who exhibit evidence of academic and/or creative promise but lack adequate resources for college. SoE students enrolled in an EOF program receive New Jersey state-funded financial assistance through grants, scholarships, and support services.
The Engineering Opportunity Program (EOP) is a SoE initiative to grow the attendance and performance of underserved populations. Students are carefully evaluated based on EOF and undergraduate admission guidelines to determine program eligibility. SoE students enrolled in the EOP program receive school-funded support services.
SoE provides support services through the Engineers of the Future program.
At a Glance
EOF/EOP Cohort
Two-year Retention Rate
Graduation Rate
Full-time Job or Graduate School Placement
EOF Offers College Access
Students navigating systemic barriers
First-generation college students
Students enrolled in an EOF program receive financial assistance through grants and scholarships ranging from $200 to $5,000. These grants are renewable annually based upon continued eligibility.
There are a limited number of student spaces available for each campus program so it is important to apply early. Final determination of eligibility is made by the campus director.
EOF Eligibility for First-Year Students
To be considered for the EOF program, a student must:
EOF Transfer Students
If you are receiving EOF at your current institution and are in good standing with the program, you will be eligible to receive all non-monetary benefits from Rutgers School of Engineering EOF. Depending on availability, you may be eligible to receive the EOF grant and apply for other monetary aid (i.e., summer course tuition reimbursement).
Engineers of the Future Program
Our five-week summer residential program ensures students are college ready by giving them an opportunity to experience the School of Engineering from the academic program to the campus environment. Students are exposed to:
- Math, physics, computer programming, and writing preparation
- Research projects
- A community for success
Students receive support services such as counseling, developmental course work, tutoring, study groups, professional development workshops, and a supportive network.
- Academic skills course
- Assigned academic counselor
- Individual tutoring for 100% of first-year needs
- Proactive support for all students
The program prepares students beyond graduation, setting them up for success with professionally focused societies and organizations, corporate partner connections and resources, a professional development skills course, and an internal liaison with the Office of Career Exploration and Success.
Rutgers Engineering EOF Leadership
Contact Information
Transfer Students:
Anna Mae S. Dinio-Bloch
Program Development Specialist
amdiniobloch@soe.rutgers.edu
Other Inquiries:
Michael S. Brown, Jr., Ed.D.
Assistant Dean, Access & Inclusion
Director, Educational Opportunity Fund
Director, Engineering Opportunity Program
mikebr@soe.rutgers.edu