The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program targets low-income state residents who excel in their academic environment but may not have the standardized scores to compete with regular admissions. The program provides the student with financial assistance to defray the cost of education, academic assistance to compete in the classroom, and counseling assistance to develop leadership and multicultural awareness skills. The financial assistance is provided in the form of a grant and amounts may vary. Academic assistance is provided to complement the rigorous nursing curriculum. Academic support consists of individual tutoring; concurrent special courses in the sciences, math, and nursing theory; special seminars in writing and test taking; a presophomore chemistry skills course; an NCLEX-RN review; and the sponsoring of membership in honor clubs and societies. Counseling assistance is provided in the form of individual, group, and family counseling; first-year student seminars; and oversight of student organizations and clubs. The program is available to students coming directly out of high school and to transfer students.

 For information, please contact

 Director of EOF Program
 College of Nursing
 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
 Newark, NJ 07102
 973/353-5326