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To qualify for EOP, a student must:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Meet CSU Eligibility for Regular Admission
• EOP considers admission for students who may not meet regular admission criteria on a campus by campus basis
• Must be a first-time freshman or a transfer student applying to CSUDH
• Be a first-generation college student (No parent/guardian has a 4-year bachelor's degree)
• Be a California resident听or an AB540/2000 non-resident tuition exemption student
• Meet EOP Income Guidelines
• Demonstrate the need for academic assistance and support services
• Demonstrate the academic potential and motivation to succeed

EOP applicants should meet the low-income guidelines listed below and demonstrate that their family is unable to provide an annual contribution of more than $1,500 toward their college expenses. Applicants whose total family income exceeds the guidelines may be considered, as long as their parents' contribution does not exceed $1,500. These guidelines are intended to identify and give priority to the most financially needy applicants. For independent students with dependents other than, or in addition to, a spouse, use the income for the appropriate family size in the Dependent Student Category.

2026-2027 EOP Income Screening Criteria

Dependent Students Workbook:

Family Size - Maximum Income

• 2 family members - $48,200
• 3 family members - $55,100
• 4 family members - $65,000
• 5 family members - $74,500
• 6 family members - $84,900
• 7 family members - $93,100
• 8 family members - $102,000
• 9 family members - $110,100
• 10 family members - $118,200
• 11 family members - $126,300
• 12 family members - $134,400

Independent Students

Single, with No Dependents - $20,300
Married, with No Dependents Other Than Spouse - $36,900

Independent Student Workbook:

Family Size - Maximum Income

• With Dependents Other Than Spouse:
  • 2 family members - $62,300
    
  • 3 family members - $72,600
  • 4 family members - $86,600
  • 5 family members - $99,800
  • 6 family members - $114,500
  • 7 family members - $126,600
  • 8 family members - $140,900
  • 9 family members - $155,650
  • 10 family members - $170,400
  • 11 family members - $185,150
  • 12 family members - $199,900

These guidelines reflect an income level that will generate a Student Aid Index (SAI). For dependent applicants, this contribution is based solely on the parental income and does not take into account any parental assets, nor does it assume any contribution from the student's income or assets. For independent applicants, the contribution is based strictly on income, with no consideration of available savings or other assets.

Because of the simplified nature of the income guidelines, it is possible that applicants who satisfy the preliminary income screening for EOP may not demonstrate need for purposes of student financial aid program eligibility. Dependent applicants whose parents have significant assets and who themselves have income and/or savings will be subject to higher contributions than that derived simply from the parents' income. Independent students with savings or other assets will also be subject to higher contributions.

1. Complete and submit the CSUDH & EOP application (including autobiographical questions) on by January 15, 2026.
   • Application opens October 1 through December 15, 2025 (priority deadline).
   • Deadline to submit EOP application (including autobiographical statements) is January 15, 2026.
   • Pay the $70 CSU application fee, unless you are eligible for an application fee waiver.
2. Submit 2 EOP letters of recommendation through Cal State Apply by January 31, 2026.
   • At least one must be from a school official who knows you both academically and personally鈥攖eacher, counselor, coach, etc. The second can be from a teacher/counselor or a community organization, employer, etc. No recommendations from friends or family members will be accepted.
     
     
3. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 3, 2026.

• The EOP application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic school year is: January 15, 2026. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. in Cal State Apply.
• Autobiographical questions (on the EOP application) must be completed and submitted by January 15, 2026.
• Document Deadline - January 31, 2026听(2 Recommendations & other supporting documents as requested by EOP)

AB 540 Students May Now Apply For EOP
Only historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who need admission assistance or support services to succeed in college are admitted to EOP. They must demonstrate academic potential and motivation, be California residents or qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption, and meet the EOP income criteria.

For more information about AB 540, Financial Aid, and Scholarships please visit the听Immigrant Justice Center.