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Incoming First-Year-Students

Welcome! 

As a first-year EOF student, you will participate in an immersive Summer Institute Program, where you can earn up to 6-credits, receive supplemental instruction, participate in a research project, build relationships with your academic advisor, EOF counselor, and faculty, and develop life-long relationships with your peers–all at NO-COST to students. 

It is advised that all incoming first-year students should attend and successfully complete the EOF Summer Institute. Admission to Rutgers University-Camden is contingent upon successful completion of the summer program.  

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Applying to EOF for Incoming First-Year Students

EOF admission is highly competitive and spaces are limited every year. Potential students can apply through the Rutgers University admissions application by indicating “yes” in their interest to be considered for the EOF Program. We encourage interested students to apply when the Rutgers Admissions application opens in September.

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Are you an Incoming Student for Fall 26?

If you have committed to starting your first-year at Rutgers-Camden in Fall 2025 and did not apply to the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program during your initial application, it’s not too late to become part of our community! 

More Information
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Students walking on campus.
students walking toward Armitage Hall

EOF Application Timeline

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Apply to the University

STEP 1
When applying to Rutgers University-Camden you must complete a University admission application. Please be sure to check “yes” to the question that asks if you are interested in being considered for EOF.

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Contact Admissions

STEP 2
You will then be sent the supplemental EOF application via email to complete. If you are unsure if you did this or are already admitted and want to be considered for EOF, please contact Rutgers University-Camden Admissions at admissons@camden.rutgers.edu   

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Complete FAFSA

STEP 3
Complete your FAFSA when it opens October 1st. If you need additional information please contact Rutgers Office of Financial Aid.

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Check Admissions Portal

STEP 4
Check your admissions portal regularly to make sure you are submitting any requested Admission and Financial Aid documents IMMEDIATELY to the Office of Admissions in order for your EOF application to be complete. 

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 Rutgers–Camden Admissions

STEP 5
Once your Admissions application is complete and it has been deemed you meet the preliminary qualifications of the program, you will receive an admissions decision on your Rutgers portal.

To learn more about eligibility and steps to apply, please visit Rutgers–Camden Admissions.

Financial Verification Process

Please note, ALL incoming students in EOF are subject to a comprehensive financial verification process in order to provide proof of eligibility for the program. This means you may need to produce two years’ worth of tax return transcripts, statements of benefits, and other financial forms that verifies the household income reported on your FAFSA from the years 2023 & 2024. 

Financial Verification

Educational Opportunity Fund Program

Armitage Hall, Room 231
311 North Fifth Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Hours: 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Fridays

Phone: 856-225-6104