Rockland Community College SUNY

Be a New York State resident for the 12 months before enrolling. Require alternate admissions consideration — EOP is for students who show promise but may not otherwise be offered admission. Qualify as economically disadvantaged: household income must not exceed a limit set annually by household size, unless your circumstances meet a published exception (the family receives Family Assistance, Safety Net or Family Day Care payments; the student is in foster care; or the student is a ward of the court or county). Open to first-time, full-time, matriculated students. A transfer student must have been enrolled in EOP, College Discovery, SEEK, HEOP or a similar program at their previous college. Admission is subject to program capacity, and priority goes to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Provides personal counseling, academic advisement, tutoring, skill development workshops, supplemental instruction and mentoring, plus modest financial aid toward non-tuition costs such as books and supplies. SUNY publishes no per-campus dollar amounts. Applicants may qualify for application fee waivers on their first seven campus choices. Students found ineligible for EOP may still qualify for admission and financial aid through the ordinary processes.

All majors are eligible. U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, including NYS DREAM Act students; eligible for in-state tuition (out-of-state students charged the in-state rate under campus geographic policy are also eligible). Enroll full-time in an ASAP degree program (at least 12 credits per semester). Complete FAFSA and TAP each year or the eligible HESC alternate NYS-aid path, accept any federal and state grant aid awarded, and receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior). Take any required remedial courses immediately. No more than 21 previously earned credits applicable to the program (excluding high school credits) and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students may not be enrolled in EOP or TRIO at the same time. Agree to participate in required activities. Confirm current requirements and availability with the campus.

The campus lists a cost-of-attendance award after financial aid, transportation and textbook assistance, advising, academic support and career development, but publishes no amounts; all annual amounts and the combined total remain unknown. The cost-of-attendance award may be used when cross-registering at another SUNY campus. These are not guaranteed payments or enrollment; confirm current eligibility, aid, participation and availability with the campus.