Prospective Students
EOP Deadlines
| Term | EOP Application | Two Letters of Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | August 31 | September 19 |
| Fall 2026 | January 15 | January 31 |
Need Help With Your EOP Application? We’re Here to Support You.
Need assistance with your EOP application and/or to-do list items? Have questions? Please reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 707-664-2300
EOP at SSU
The Educational Opportunity Program designs, administers, and supports programs that deliver access and retention services to historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. An EOP student has the potential to perform satisfactorily in the CSU but has not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background. The program provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students.
Note: To qualify for EOP, an applicant must first be admitted to Sonoma State.
Income Guidelines
How to apply to EOP
Financial Assistance
Who Can Apply?
EOP applicants must be historically low-income, educationally disadvantaged students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college. They must demonstrate academic potential, motivation to succeed, and meet the income criteria.
EOP Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for EOP at Sonoma State University, you must meet ALL eligibility requirements:
- Be an undergraduate student applying to Sonoma State University (graduating high school senior or transfer student)
- First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution)
- Historically low-income (meet EOP income guidelines)
- Be a California resident (have lived in California for at least three years and have a high school diploma or equivalent or an associate's degree) *** Undocumented students can qualify for EOP
How to Apply to SSU
The Spring 2026 application opens on August 1st. Start your application at Cal State Apply.