Opportunities for Current & Graduate Students at Montclair State University
Whether you are continuing your undergraduate journey or advancing into graduate study, EOF offers opportunities designed to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.
Internal Transfer
You are considered an Internal Transfer Applicant if you are currently enrolled at Montclair State University but have not previously been part of the EOF program. If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply to join the EOF program for the upcoming academic year.
EOF Transfer Information Contact: EOF Counselor, Melissa Pecora (pecoram@montclair.edu)
EOF Graduate Grant
You are considered a Graduate Grant Applicant if you are pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree at Montclair State University and meet the eligibility criteria for the EOF Graduate Grant Program.
The objective of the graduate EOF program is to increase participation in graduate and professional study of New Jersey residents from backgrounds of historical poverty. Students who received EOF grants as undergraduates shall be given priority consideration for EOF graduate grants however, to be considered for the graduate grant you must apply for the grant every academic year, the grant does not automatically roll over. These grants are renewable based upon continued eligibility.
Graduate Eligibility (View State Requirement website for more details.)
- Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background
- Must be a New Jersey resident 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award
- Must apply and be accepted to a participating New Jersey college or university
- Must be a full-time graduate student as defined by the institution
- Must meet the financial eligibility criteria as defined in the undergraduate section above
- Must be in a degree/certificate program with a minimum requirement of 24 equivalent semester hours and be at least one academic year in duration.
EOF Graduate Grant Contact: EOF Assistant Director of Recruitment and Programming, Jazmene Mosley (mosleyj@montclair.edu)