Kean University offers Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) programs at both the Union and Jersey City campuses. Consistent with the statewide EOF mission, the Kean EOF Program supports highly motivated students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate academic promise, creative potential, and the ability to succeed in higher education with additional support and resources.
Through a combination of financial assistance, academic support, leadership development, and student engagement opportunities, EOF empowers students to access, persist in, and successfully complete their college degrees. The program provides comprehensive support designed to foster academic achievement, personal growth, and long-term success.
EOF Program Highlights
EOF Summer Academy (Pre-Freshman Summer Program)
Academic advising and support from a dedicated EOF counselor
Innovative learning initiatives and supplemental instruction
Tutoring and academic skill development
Financial aid guidance and EOF grant funding (up to $975 per semester)
Career exploration, career services, and internship support
Leadership development programs and experiences
Student engagement activities and community involvement opportunities
Workshops focused on academic, personal, and professional success
Recognition programs and honor society opportunities
Quiet study space and technology assistance
Conference attendance opportunities
Summer and winter funding opportunities*
*Subject to available funding.
Contact Us
For additional information about the EOF Program or its services, please contact us at EOF@kean.edu.
