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Income Guidelines

EOP applicants should meet the low-income guidelines listed below. Applicants whose total family income exceeds the guidelines may be considered if the Student Aid Index (SAI) (as determined by the Financial Aid Office) does not exceed $3,000. These guidelines are not intended to exclude economically disadvantaged students, but to identify and give priority to applicants with the most financial need. 

2025-2026 EOP Income Guidelines

*Add an additional $7,890 when there are more than eight in the household for dependent students. 

Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total Parental Income
2$46,600
3$53,400
4$63,100
5$72,350
6$82,500
7$90,500
8$98,400

Income eligibility is based on the 2025-2026 Student Aid Index (SAI) formulas for federal student aid.

Single / no dependents.  Married / no dependents other than a spouse.  Married / with dependents other than a spouse.

*Add an additional $14,425 when there are more than eight in the household for independent students.

Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total  Income
1$19,600
2 (Married)$35,750
2 (Dependent, Other)$60,200
3$70,350
4$84,000
5$97,000
6$111,925
7$123,200
8$137,100

Income eligibility is based on the 2025-2026 Student Aid Index (SAI) formulas for federal student aid.

2026-2027 EOP Income Guidelines

Add an additional $8,100 when there are more than eight in the household for dependent students. 

Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total Parent Income
2$48,200
3$55,100
4$65,000
5$74,500
6$84,900
7$93,100
8$102,00

Income eligibility is based on the 2026-2027 Student Aid Index (SAI) formulas for federal student aid.

Single / no dependents.  Married / no dependents other than a spouse.  Married / with dependents other than a spouse. 

*Add an additional $14,750 when there are more than eight in the household for independent students.

Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total Parent Income
1$20,300
2 (Married)$36,900
2 (Dependent, Other)$62,300
3$72,600
4$86,600
5$99,800
6$114,500
7$126,600
8$140,900

Income eligibility is based on the 2026-2027 Student Aid Index (SAI) formulas for federal student aid.