{"id":2431,"date":"2024-08-14T16:32:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=2431"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:53:01","slug":"educational-opportunity-fund-eof","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/educational-opportunity-fund-eof\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#what-is-eof\">What is EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#New-Students\">New Students<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#current-eof-students\">Current Students<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#find-your-advisor\">Find Your Advisor<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#honor-societies-and-awards\">Honor Societies &amp; Awards<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#staff\">Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-icon__item is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-primary-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f657e4d70e10d8d44bf97ba8bb22b6c\"><strong>We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f4e45743a-75b6-4bd3-b4c8-b8069a5d89c4\">2026-2027 Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-eof\">What is EOF?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) is a state-funded program designed to provide academic and financial support to students economically and educationally affected by a history of poverty. EOF supports students who are capable and motivated, but who may lack adequate preparation for college, and\/or may be the first in their families to attend college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To provide access to higher education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are evaluated for admission based on state financial criteria, including a history of poverty, academic readiness, potential, and motivation. An interview is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend students register full-time (12 credits or more), as limited part-time opportunities exist. Applicants must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26Leadership1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Group of EOF students posed together at a conference. \" class=\"wp-image-65131 size-full\" style=\"object-position:56% 15%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26Leadership1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26Leadership1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26Leadership1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">What the Educational Opportunity Fund Offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continued eligibility at NJ senior institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A community of like learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive service and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private academic coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A financial grant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">You May Be Eligible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you the first in your family to attend college?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you or your family have a low annual income?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you or your family participate in a government assistance program?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will you register for 12 or more credits?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you eligible for PELL, TAG, or CCOG grants?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All are welcome to apply, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.&nbsp; EOF enrollment is determined by state funding, apply early.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-24-New-Group-Photo-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"large group of EOF students posed together at the new student summer program. \" class=\"wp-image-65133 size-full\" style=\"object-position:59% 25%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-24-New-Group-Photo-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-24-New-Group-Photo-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Summer-24-New-Group-Photo-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons pattern-tabs__list is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Undergraduate Eligibility<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Funding Priorities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panels is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a summary of identified eligibility for EOF. Additionally, applicants must have income that falls within&nbsp;<em>the EOF Income Eligibility Scale<\/em><strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>History of Poverty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term, documented economic hardship, no accumulation of assets, inability to provide more than the basic needs, demonstrated by one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having successfully completed a NJ GEAR UP state project or NJ College Bound grant program<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having attended or graduated from a school district where 40% or more of the enrolled students meet the eligibility criteria for the free\/reduced-price lunch program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having resided in a municipality that is a high-distress\/labor surplus area, or is considered an eligible urban aid municipality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having resided in an area that historically has been populated by low-income families; such an area, commonly called a \u201cpocket of poverty,\u201d has characteristics of a high-distress\/labor surplus area, even if the municipality is not formally so identified<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a first-generation college student who is, or whose family is, eligible for government assistance and\/or educational programs targeted toward low-income and disadvantaged populations (TRIO programs, free and reduced breakfast\/lunch programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly food stamps)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Must demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must be a New Jersey resident 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must apply and be accepted to a participating New Jersey college or university<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must meet the academic criteria as set by the institution of choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gross income and assets must fall within the criteria shown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Household Size<\/th><th>Gross Income 2025-2026<\/th><th>Asset Cap 2025-2026<\/th><th>Gross Income 2026-2027<\/th><th>Asset Cap 2026-2027<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>$30,120<\/td><td>$6,024<\/td><td>$31,300<\/td><td>$6,260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>$40,880<\/td><td>$8,176<\/td><td>$42,300<\/td><td>$8,460<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>$51,640<\/td><td>$10,328<\/td><td>$53,300<\/td><td>$10,660<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>$62,400<\/td><td>$12,480<\/td><td>$64,300<\/td><td>$12,860<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>$73,160<\/td><td>$14,632<\/td><td>$75,300<\/td><td>$15,060<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>$83,920<\/td><td>$16,784<\/td><td>$86,300<\/td><td>$17,260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>$94,680<\/td><td>$18,936<\/td><td>$97,300<\/td><td>$19,460<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>$105,440<\/td><td>$21,088<\/td><td>$108,300<\/td><td>$21,660<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td>For households larger than 8<\/td><td><strong>GROSS INCOME: Add $10,<\/strong>760&nbsp;for each additional family member<\/td><td><strong>ASSETS: Add $2,<\/strong>152&nbsp;for each additional family member<\/td><td><strong>GROSS INCOME: Add $11,000<\/strong>&nbsp;for each additional family member<\/td><td><strong>ASSETS: Add $2,200<\/strong>&nbsp;for each additional family member<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This table is a guide to determine program eligibility based on household size and income. More information on the eligibility scale can be found using this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/highereducation\/EOF\/EOF_Eligibility.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/highereducation\/EOF\/EOF_Eligibility.shtml<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funding Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who believes that they may be eligible for EOF is welcome to apply. Our service priorities are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renewal students<\/strong>&nbsp;who were funded during the previous academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First-time, full-time freshmen&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>&nbsp;that have&nbsp;<strong>earned 24 or more college credits while in high school<\/strong>&nbsp;or who participated in a dual enrollment program and have earned an associate\u2019s degree as part of their high school graduation requirements and have no prior history of EOF funding support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EOF transfer students<\/strong>&nbsp;who received an EOF student grant at their previous institution, in the preceding academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renewal students readmitted<\/strong>&nbsp;or returning who did not receive funding the prior academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible students who do not fall into any of the other four categories listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Waiting List<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A waiting list will be established if funds are exhausted before the last date of the grant-awarding period. The waiting list will be in effect until the last day of the spring award cycle.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">What is EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EOF is an academic support program that makes access to college possible with funding and guidance to students who have grown up in poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Am I Eligible for EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, you&nbsp;<strong>may be eligible<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you eligible for PELL, TAG, or CCOG grants?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you the first in your family to attend college?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you or your family have a low annual income?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you or your family participate in a government assistance program?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will you register for 12 or more credits?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Can I Get Financial Aid and EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>YES.<\/strong>&nbsp;EOF will be listed among other financial aid awards. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually to continue eligibility for federal and state aid like EOF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">How Are Students Selected for EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We seek motivated students with potential, interest, and the ability to partner with an advisor. The interview is important in making admission decisions. It offers EOF an opportunity to get to know applicants and determine if EOF is a good match, and allows applicants to be informed and make an active choice in accepting an offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We follow state regulations documenting financial need and review each application with attention, and care. EOF is not an entitlement program \u2013 eligibility does not always result in acceptance or an award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Why Do I Have to Interview?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The interview helps us to review your eligibility. It is a chance for us to meet one-on-one and begin relationship-building. Working together with an EOF advisor is&nbsp; the cornerstone of the work we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interview is from 45 to 60 minutes long. We ask a series of questions. All you need to do is be yourself. We suggest you use the interview to determine if EOF is a good match for you. Does our program support your goals and objectives? Can EOF help you earn your degree? Ask us how we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Do I Have to Apply Every Year for EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>NO<\/strong>. As long as you remain enrolled from semester to semester, you do not have to reapply. However, you must complete a FAFSA each year to maintain EOF eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">I Am Going to Another College After OCC, Can I Still Receive EOF?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If eligible at OCC, you may be EOF eligible at a senior institution. We recommend you check with that institution regarding their admission process. Additionally, you may need to complete an EOF application, interview, etc. This link identifies participating institutions and contact information:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/highereducation\/EOF\/EOF_Eligibility.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/highereducation\/EOF\/EOF_Eligibility.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior institutions will require a Transfer Form. That form identifies you as an EOF recipient and places you higher on the priority funding framework. Once you have completed our exiting process, we will send a transfer form to that institution with a copy to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Do I Have to Repay My EOF Grant?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>No. Grants are a form of free monies and do not require repayment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--10\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">What EOF Meetings Do I Have to Attend?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EOF is a vibrant community. We require academic coaching, meeting with your advisor, and being engaged on campus. We want you to grow as a scholar and as an individual. We want you to embrace the concept of lifelong learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A course shell in Ocean Connect lists all program requirements. Upon acknowledgment of acceptance, permission to access the course is provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--11\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-cta-banner is-style-default is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-39 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cta-banner__left is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1085\" height=\"1924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OCC-Educational-Opportunity-Fund-Logo-VERT-SPOT-4CLR.png\" alt=\"OCC EOF Logo\" class=\"wp-image-62994\" style=\"width:483px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OCC-Educational-Opportunity-Fund-Logo-VERT-SPOT-4CLR.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OCC-Educational-Opportunity-Fund-Logo-VERT-SPOT-4CLR-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OCC-Educational-Opportunity-Fund-Logo-VERT-SPOT-4CLR-577x1024.png 577w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OCC-Educational-Opportunity-Fund-Logo-VERT-SPOT-4CLR-768x1362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OCC-Educational-Opportunity-Fund-Logo-VERT-SPOT-4CLR-866x1536.png 866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"><strong>EOF Newsletter \u2013 A Year In Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy our EOF newsletter that celebrates who we are, commending our accomplishments and successes. <em>Click the button to view a PDF of the 2024-2025 EOF Newsletter. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cta-banner__right is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EOF-Newsletter-24-25.pdf\">View Our Newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6668-1-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"Large group of students posed together at the EOF new student summer program. \" class=\"wp-image-65134 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6668-1-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6668-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6668-1-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"New-Students\">New Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c0f140c4e8e7a5f7261caa19de7a3c6e\"><strong><strong>We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT NEXT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FIRST<\/strong>, complete the <strong>2026-27<\/strong> Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the link:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SECOND<\/strong>, Complete the EOF@OCEAN application for academic year 2026-2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f4e45743a-75b6-4bd3-b4c8-b8069a5d89c4\">2026-2027 EOF@OCEAN Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--12\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--13\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">NJ Tuition Equity Act &#8211; Are you a Dreamer?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>NJ DREAM Act allows undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition rates. To request exemption from Nonresident Tuition and Fees, charged to non-New Jersey residents, students must complete, sign and submit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/application_for_in-state_tuition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Application_for_In-State_Tuition\">Application for In-State Tuition<\/a>&nbsp;form via mail or bring the completed form with your high school transcript to&nbsp;<strong>Registration and Records, Ocean County College, College Drive, PO Box 2001, Toms River, NJ 08754-2001<\/strong>. Please refer to the links below for additional information and forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Application_for_In-State_Tuition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Application for In-State Tuition PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/23cedc43-79d6-4926-af63-12c08d74b9dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Dreamer Affidavit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/how-to-pay\/financial-aid-scholarships\/types-of-financial-aid\/alternative-financial-aid-for-nj-dreamers\/\" title=\"\">Alternative Financial Aid for NJ Dreamers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hesaa.org\/Documents\/NJAltAPPQnA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dreamer FAQs PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--14\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Instructions for Ordering a Tax Transcript<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Documentation of ALL household income both taxable and non-taxable is required. Only tax transcripts from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are accepted. Whether you worked and filed, worked and did not file, or were not employed, official documentation from IRS is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ID.me<\/strong>&nbsp;is a way you can register and identify yourself once and then access Veterans Association, Social Security,&nbsp;<strong>and IRS documents<\/strong>. Use the link to access ID.me: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.id.me\/government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.id.me\/government<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ID.me<\/strong>&nbsp;is a digital identification platform. A one-time identification allows users to create a profile, account to access government information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides a&nbsp;<strong>TWO-FACTOR IDENTIFICATION (2FA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects user identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authenticates you as the owner of the account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By telephone or by text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify identity\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consent to share information with partner agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To create an ID.ME ACCOUNT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept Terms of Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscribe to Offers (if desired) OR Sign-in\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DS Logon\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health Vet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the account is created you will be able to retrieve from these entities, the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FROM IRS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply for ITIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Refund Status<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Tax Records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--15\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Forms &#8211; Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/0FjttXMXy4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Re-Admit Addendum: For Former EOF Students who wish to reapply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/jnYi3vwjge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Declaration of Non-Probate Paid Child Support Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/EOF-Statement-Regarding-No-Marriage-accessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sole Provider, Not\/Never Married Statement PDF &#8211; Documenting no spousal income<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--16\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"current-eof-students\">Current EOF Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Throughout your time with EOF, you will receive individualized guidance and support, maximizing opportunities for success and learning.<br>EOF requires your presence and engagement. Review the EOF@OCEAN program requirements below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete your FAFSA annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize academic coaching regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with your EOF advisor monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete one Lifelong Learning workshop per semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the annual EOF Summer Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Students: Complete a Study Skills Assessment and review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returning Students with 24+ Credits: Complete a Graduation Audit advising session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check EOF Canvas often \u2013 stay in the know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in optional community and leadership events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EOF Canvas Shell looks just like a traditional course shell. ALL the requirements and activities you should be engaged in during your time at EOF are organized by credit hour and semester to guide you toward your Associate\u2019s Degree.<br>In Announcements, we share the latest news about EOF and program happenings. You can reach out to academic coaches, advisors, and peers. You can upload documents and find any EOF document needed. Use this as another tool for your success \u2013 stay connected! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use the link below to access Canvas: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/ls\/?wa=wsignin1.0&amp;wtrealm=https%3a%2f%2fconnect.ocean.edu%2fConnect%2f&amp;wctx=rm%3d0%26id%3dpassive%26ru%3d%252fConnect%252fDefault.aspx&amp;wct=2018-06-15T15%3a29%3a46Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Canvas log-in<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"find-your-advisor\">Find Your Advisor<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cards__grid is-style-3-column is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-61 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Laura Rickards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 732-255-0400 ext. 2400<br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lrickards@ocean.edu\">lrickards@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Michele Gioxaris<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 732-255-0400 ext. 2340<br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mgioxaris@ocean.edu\">mgioxaris@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jordan Mabe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 732-255-0400 ext. 2981<br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jmabe@ocean.edu\">jmabe@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jennifer Olah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 732-255-0400 ext. 2950<br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jolah@ocean.edu\">jolah@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-carousel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Happening at EOF Ocean? <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-carousel__slides is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rivkie-Neuro-Diversity-Alliance-Club.jpg\" alt=\"Student wearing an OCC Sweatshirt in front of a table at the club fair. \" class=\"wp-image-63601\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rivkie-Neuro-Diversity-Alliance-Club.jpg 1206w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rivkie-Neuro-Diversity-Alliance-Club-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rivkie-Neuro-Diversity-Alliance-Club-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rivkie-Neuro-Diversity-Alliance-Club-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EOF Scholar <strong>Rivkie Kruman<\/strong> founded a new club at Ocean: The Neuro Diversity Alliance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FOH14-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Group of EOF students and staff pose together in the EOF office. \" class=\"wp-image-65129\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FOH14-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FOH14-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FOH14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FOH14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FOH14-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On October 16, 2025, EOF@OCEAN hosted our annual Fall Open House where we welcomed back our students with autumn themed treats, cider, and crafts. Six of our Alumni Scholars stopped by the event! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of a classroom filled with students at tables watching a presentation. \" class=\"wp-image-62924\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>On July 30, 2025 EOF@OCEAN hosted our annual summer orientation program for new students. The day was filled with workshops and activities to help prepare our incoming scholars for their time at OCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Directors-Summit-Escape-Room-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"A group of people holding signs at an escape room game center. \" class=\"wp-image-63600\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Directors-Summit-Escape-Room-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Directors-Summit-Escape-Room-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Directors-Summit-Escape-Room-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Directors-Summit-Escape-Room-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Directors-Summit-Escape-Room-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EOF Director, <strong>Laura Rickards<\/strong>, and EOF Assistant Director, <strong>Michele Gioxaris<\/strong>, attended the EOF Directors Summit in Princeton, New Jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A group of EOF professionals in a classroom for a workshop. \" class=\"wp-image-63599\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02226-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EOF staff members <strong>Michele Gioxaris<\/strong>, <strong>Jordan Mabe<\/strong>, and <strong>Jennifer Olah <\/strong>attended the EOFPANJ Counselor Training Institute (CTI) at Monmouth University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5200-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"TV screen displaying OCC student commencement speaker\" class=\"wp-image-61693\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5200-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5200-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5200-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5200-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5200-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EOF Graduate <strong>Elizabeth Macchioni<\/strong> was selected as the 2025 Student Commencement Speaker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-carousel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Student Summer Program: July 30, 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-carousel__slides is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"group photo of the new EOF at Ocean students\" class=\"wp-image-62901\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6668-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"EOF student leaders posing in their matching EOF Island shirts \" class=\"wp-image-62922\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-1536x1068.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6626-2048x1425.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"OCC faculty members sitting at a table during the faculty panel presentation \" class=\"wp-image-62923\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6542-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172.jpeg\" alt=\"Students sitting at tables watching a presentation. \" class=\"wp-image-62924\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6172-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"group of eof students sitting at a table \" class=\"wp-image-62925\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6631-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6183.jpeg\" alt=\"group of EOF students sitting at a table collaborating on a lego house \" class=\"wp-image-62926\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6183.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6183-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6183-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6183-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6183-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6617-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"EOF student leader posing in front of a jeopardy poster\" class=\"wp-image-62927\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6617-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6617-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6617-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6617-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6617-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"group of students at a table building a tower with spaghetti and marshmallows \" class=\"wp-image-62928\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6643-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"staff led workshop on email etiquette for college students\" class=\"wp-image-62930\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3867-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"EOF student leaders presenting in front of group of students\" class=\"wp-image-62931\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6522-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6715-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"New EOF student signing the EOF pledge book\" class=\"wp-image-62932\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6715-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6715-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6715-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6715-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_6715-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"honor-societies-and-awards\">Graduates &amp; Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GA2-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"Students at the EOF state graduate achievement awards ceremony.\" class=\"wp-image-61241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GA2-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GA2-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GA2-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EOF Graduates at the 2025 EOF State Graduate Achievement Awards Ceremony at Rutgers University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EOF-medallion-awards-group-photo-PXL_20250403_173433370-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students posing as a group in front of two TVs and the OCC logo\" class=\"wp-image-61246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EOF-medallion-awards-group-photo-PXL_20250403_173433370-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EOF-medallion-awards-group-photo-PXL_20250403_173433370-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EOF-medallion-awards-group-photo-PXL_20250403_173433370-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EOF Graduates at the 2025 EOF@OCEAN Graduate Awarding of the Medallion Ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>EOF State Graduate Achievement Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Each year graduating EOF students are recognized by the EOF Board of Directors and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.&nbsp;<em>To students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement during their college careers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--17\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--18\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">FY2025 EOF State Achievement Awards<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Student Name<\/th><th>GPA &amp; Honors \/ Distinctions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Alexis Bajada<\/td><td>3.618 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Albert Burd<\/td><td>3.387 \u2013 Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elisabeth Burns<\/td><td>3.733 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wilson Castillo Alvarez<\/td><td>3.523 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caitlin Cortes<\/td><td>4.0 \u2013 Distinguished Scholar Award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dante Fernandes<\/td><td>3.255 \u2013 Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Viena Fuentes<\/td><td>3.681 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Billy Garces<\/td><td>2.304 \u2013 Outstanding Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Khadira Johnson<\/td><td>3.21- Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diana Lopez<\/td><td>3.373 \u2013 Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elizabeth Macchioni<\/td><td>3.886 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Itzel Mateos<\/td><td>3.589 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marco Ruiz<\/td><td>3.547 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shana-Kay Smith<\/td><td>4.0 \u2013 Distinguished Scholar Award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bianca VanBerkle<\/td><td>3.635 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kenya Warren<\/td><td>3.683 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arianna Young<\/td><td>3.383 \u2013 Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maryam Zaman<\/td><td>3.929 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Areeba Zulkarnain<\/td><td>3.957 \u2013 Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This table lists the graduating EOF scholars from the class of 2025 who earned GPAs that qualified for the EOF State Graduate Achievement Awards along with their GPA and award distinction. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--19\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">EOF@Ocean Graduates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>EOF@OCEAN Graduates<\/th><th>EOF@OCEAN Graduates<\/th><th>EOF@OCEAN Graduates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Alexis Bajada<\/td><td>Albert Burd&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Elisabeth Burns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jessica Campos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Wilson Castillo Alvarez&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Caitlin Cortes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Erin Elizabeth<\/td><td>Dante Fernandes<\/td><td>Viena Fuentes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Billy Garces&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Khadira Johnson<\/td><td>Diana Lopez<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elizabeth Macchioni<\/td><td>Mariah Macias&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Itzel Mateos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marco Ruiz&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bianca VanBerkle&nbsp;<\/td><td>Kenya Warren<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maryam Zaman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Areeba Zulkarnain<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This table lists the names of all EOF Scholars in the graduating class of 2025. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--20\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-carousel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the EOF@OCEAN Class of 2025!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-carousel__slides is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"group of EOF students posing together in their cap and gowns\" class=\"wp-image-61699\" style=\"aspect-ratio:250\/187;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-79-of-98-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"two students posing in their cap and gowns \" class=\"wp-image-61685\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-28-of-98-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"student in cap &amp; gown posing with her family \" class=\"wp-image-61687\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-86-of-98-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"student in cap &amp; gown posing with her two daughters\" class=\"wp-image-61686\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-64-of-98-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"student in cap &amp; gown posing with their family \" class=\"wp-image-61698\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-53-of-98-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"student posing in cap &amp; gown \" class=\"wp-image-61697\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-88-of-98-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"student posing with decorated graduation cap\" class=\"wp-image-61692\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOF-GRAD-75-of-98-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-carousel__slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-11-of-98-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Student posing with graduation cap in front of balloons\" class=\"wp-image-62907\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-11-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-11-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-11-of-98-1024x683.jpg 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class=\"wp-image-62912\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-37-of-98-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-37-of-98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-37-of-98-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-37-of-98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-37-of-98-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EOF-GRAD-37-of-98-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational Opportunity Fund Statewide Alumni Association (EOFSAA): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eofsaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">http:\/\/www.eofsaa.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational Opportunity Fund Professional Association of New Jersey (EOFPANJ): <a href=\"https:\/\/eofpanewjersey.org\/eof-students-alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/eofpanewjersey.org\/eof-students-alumni\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"staff\">Staff<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cards__grid is-style-3-column is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-121 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Laura F. Rickards, Director<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0400\">732-255-0400 ext. 2400<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Michele Gioxaris, Assistant Director<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0400,2340\">732-255-0400 ext. 2340<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jordan Mabe, Recruiter \/ Advisor<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0400,2981\">732-255-0400 ext. 2981<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jennifer Olah, Office Coordinator<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0400,2950\">732-255-0400 ext. 2950<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">Academic Coaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rochelle Blum, Academic Advisor<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0311\">732-255-0311<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Christine Cassidy, Academic Coach<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0311\">732-255-0311<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jonas Weissbrod, Academic Coach<\/strong><br>Educational Opportunity Fund<br><a href=\"tel:732-255-0311\">732-255-0311<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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