About EOF

At The College of New Jersey the Educational Opportunity Fund is much more than a financial package—it is a full program of academic and personal support. Through genuine concern and realistic guidance, our professors and staff help each student achieve success. As a student at TCNJ, you'll find many people willing and eager to help you adjust to college life, get the most from your classes, and put you in touch with the people and organizations that will help you reach your life goals.

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of The College of New Jersey's Educational Opportunity Fund Program to provide access to The College for highly motivated state residents who exhibit the potential for academic and career success.   The EOF Program is designed for those students who are from backgrounds of ".historical poverty" and who have lacked access to quality education preparation to attend college.   The EOF Program maximizes the participants' chances of success by providing quality academic support, supplemental instruction, and financial assistance.   The EOF Program's purpose is to ensure the participants membership in The College community of learners and scholars and to ensure the participants persistence to graduation.   The Program strives to keep the participants knowledgeable about factors such as financial aid and academic policies, which impacts upon their success.

Benefits

• Advice and help with course selection
• Counsel on selecting and planning for a career
• Individual tutoring and study groups
• Your personal EOF enrollment-to-graduation adviser
• Financial aid through state and federal grants, loans, and scholarships
• Cultural and career field trips
• Your own faculty adviser

Access

• The full range of academic, athletic, and extracurricularr activities of the College
• Paid and unpaid internships that give valuable work experience, strengthen your resume writing, and provide employment contacts
• Over 400 employers who annually recruit on campus, plus hundreds more who advertise jobs here for our students
• Individual career counseling and small group workshops including resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies
• Modern, well-equipped facilities that enable you to achieve your learning goals

Learn more about the History of EOF