The Educational Opportunity Fund Program is a State funded grant for New Jersey residents providing financial assistance and academic support services for low income, first generation, academically promising New Jersey residents with limited academic preparation.
The ASCEND EOF Scholars Program has a limited number of seats and is filled on a first come basis.
EOF @ Rowan
Through the EOF Program, Rowan accepts academically promising students with limited funds and academic preparation. You must be a New Jersey resident and meet certain academic and financial requirements set by Admissions and the EOF office.
All EOF students are required to attend a six-week Pre-College Institute program on campus the summer before their first-year year. EOF provides support services and mentorship for students throughout the their academic careers at Rowan.
Applying to EOF
University EOF Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a New Jersey resident 12 consecutive months prior to being accepted into the EOF program.
- Be academically admitted to Rowan University as a first-year student.
- Complete the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) checklist items on your Applicant Status Portal, including:
- Submit the EOF Supplemental Application
- Register for a Virtual EOF Information Session.
- Attend a Virtual EOF Information Session.
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or submit the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJAFAA) if you are a NJ DREAMer.
- Show a Gross Income that falls within the 2025-2026 EOF Income Eligibility Scale
Please visit the EOF office website, email admissions@rowan.edu or call (856) 256-4080 with any questions.