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Income Guidelines

EOP applicants should meet the low-income guidelines listed below. Applicants whose total family income exceeds the guidelines may be considered if the Student Aid Index (SAI) (as determined by the Financial Aid Office) does not exceed $3,000. These guidelines are not intended to exclude economically disadvantaged students, but to identify and give priority to applicants with the most financial need. 

*Add an additional $7,890 when there are more than eight in the household for dependent students. 

*Add an additional $14,425 when there are more than eight in the household for independent students.

2025-2026 EOP Family Income Guidelines for Dependent Students
Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total Parental Income
2$46,600
3$53,400
4$63,100
5$72,350
6$82,500
7$90,500
8$98,400
2025-2026 EOP Family Income Guidelines for Independent Students
Single / no dependents.  Married / no dependents other than a spouse.  Married / with dependents other than a spouse.
Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total Income
$19,600
2 (Married)$35,750
2 (Dependent, Other)$60,200
3$70,350
4$84,000
5$97,000
6$111,925
7$123,200
8$137,100
  • Income eligibility is based on the 2025-2026 Student Aid Index (SAI) formulas for federal student aid.