How to Apply to EOP

1. Complete the EOP supplemental questions within the CSU Cal State Apply application for undergraduate admissions.
2. Provide the names and email addresses of two academic professionals (teachers or counselors) who can recommend you.
   1. They will receive an email with instructions to submit their recommendations online.
3. Apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the California priority filing deadline. 

Important: The deadline to submit the EOP supplemental questions and both letters of recommendation is January 31. 

You may be eligible for EOP if you: 

• Are a California resident or an eligible AB 540 student
• Are a first-generation college student
• Meet the EOP family income guidelines 

Please note that meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission, as space and resources are limited. 

After your EOP application is complete, a campus selection committee will review it, considering factors such as:  

• Disadvantaged background
• Financial need
• Academic performance
• Motivation and potential for success in college
• Contributions to your community, work experience or career goals 

EOP at SFSU only admits students for the Fall semester. Admission to SFSU and admission to EOP are separate processes; you must first be admitted to SFSU before your EOP application is reviewed.

EOP begins notifying students of acceptance to the fall program in early spring and continues until space is no longer available. 

If you are conditionally admitted into EOP, you must complete an advising welcome session before being fully admitted into the program. Welcome sessions are scheduled throughout August and September, you’ll receive an email with more details at that time.