Admissions & Outreach
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at California State University, Long Beach supports low-income, first-generation, and educationally disadvantaged students. The EOP Admissions team partners with prospective students, families, and community organizations to expand access to higher education and support students throughout the EOP admissions process.
We currently offer a limited number of off‑campus, virtual and on‑campus presentations including student panels highlighting the EOP & Guardian Scholars Program.
To request an EOP presentation, please use the form below:
Please Note: EOP does not provide campus tours. For campus tour information, please visit the University Outreach & School Relations Group Tours website.
EOP Eligibility
EOP is available to:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Incoming upper-division transfer students with 60 or more transferable units
You may be eligible for EOP if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a California resident OR qualify for AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption.
- You are a first-generation college student (neither parent has received a four-year college degree, including degrees from another country).
- You and/or your family have a history of low income and meet the EOP income guidelines.
Income Guidelines
Listed below are the income and family size guidelines established by the State of California for EOP eligibility.
Family Size | Maximum Income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $48,200 |
| 3 | $55,100 |
| 4 | $65,000 |
| 5 | $74,500 |
| 6 | $84,900 |
| 7 | $93,100 |
| 8 | $102,000 |
Add $8,100 for each additional family member when there are more than eight in the household.
Personal Status | Family Size | Maximum Income |
|---|---|---|
| Single, No Dependents | 1 | $20,300 |
| Married, No Dependents Other Than a Spouse | 2 | $36,900 |
| With Dependents Other Than a Spouse | 2 | $62,300 |
| 3 | $72,600 | |
| 4 | $86,600 | |
| 5 | $99,800 | |
| 6 | $114,500 | |
| 7 | $126,600 | |
| 8 | $140,900 |
Add $14,750 for each additional family member when there are more than eight in the household.
Based on the formulas used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for federal student financial aid.
