EOF Summer

EOF Summer Academy Overview – June 29- July 3 1, 2025*

The Kean University EOF Summer Academy is a one-month residential pre-college summer program. As part of our academic support services, the EOF Summer Academy assists first-time, full-time college students with a head start on their college career while also assisting in transitioning from high school to college. Our traditional Academic Advancement Track provides students the opportunity to earn three college credits by taking a credited college course needed for their major. Participants will also receive academic support to improve their foundational writing, reading, and math skills in preparation for their Fall courses in these subjects. All EOF Summer Academy participants will engage with their EOF academic counselors and classmates in a series of workshops and social events as they learn about and experience the support services of the EOF program and Kean University.

Summer Academy Orientation – Saturday, June 14, 2025 *

Incoming EOF Scholars and their parents will have an opportunity to learn more details and the expectations of the Summer Academy at the on-campus EOF Summer Academy Orientation on Saturday, June 14th. Scholars and parents will participate in information sessions from key Kean University partners ( Financial Aid, Residence Life, Health Services, etc. ). Scholars will meet and engage with their classmates, EOF Counselors, and Summer Residential Counselors. This orientation is specific to the upcoming EOF Summer Academy and mandatory for all Summer Academy participants.

*dates subject to change

Application Procedure

Space in the EOF program is limited. If you're interested and have not applied to Kean University as of yet, please complete the following steps:

• Fill out a Kean University undergraduate admissions application. 
• Ensure you apply for the EOF Program by selecting "EOF (Educational Opportunity Fund)" as the Admission Type on the Common Application or Kean University online application.
• After submitting your application, you will access the EOF Supplemental Application on the Kean University Application Portal. Complete the EOF Supplemental Application and submit the following documentation* to verify financial eligibility

​​​​​ 1.   Proof of 2025-26 FAFSA Completion 

• Students must submit the FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application to be eligible for consideration for participation in EOF. The Kean EOF Program will review the information reported on these financial aid applications to determine if applicants are meeting the 2025-26 EOF financial eligibility requirements. Applicants must list Kean University as one of their colleges on the FAFSA form and submit proof of FAFSA of NJ Alternative Application submission. Please provide…

• Proof of 2025-26 FAFSA completion or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application
  • Screenshots with the applicant's name visible are acceptable ( see below for an example )
  • Note: Please be sure to list Kean University as one of your college choices

2.  Video Personal Statement

• Please provide a short ( five minutes max ) video of yourself talking about:
  • Your academic history by academic year ( Freshman year through today )
  • Your future educational and career goals
  • How can EOF assist you in achieving these goals
  • Anything else you want us to know about you (i.e., personal challenges overcome, motivation to earn a degree, sources of inspiration )
    • Note: Please begin by stating your name, current school, and year of graduation

*additional  documentation may be requested to verify financial eligibility

** Independent students will submit alternative documentation. For questions on required documentation, please email EOFAdmissions@kean.edu 

Upload items via your Cougar App Portal

To securely upload the requested items, simply go to the “Upload Materials” section of the Application Information page of your Cougar App Portal.

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NOTE: If you have already applied to Kean but did not select "EOF (Educational Opportunity Fund)" as the admission type at the time of application, you can still be considered for EOF. Please email us at EOFAdmissions@kean.edu to receive access to the EOF Supplemental Application.

Acceptance to EOF

Space in the Kean University EOF Program is limited. Upon submitting the EOF Supplemental Application and supporting documentation, the EOF department will review applicants for financial and academic eligibility. Additional documentation and interviews may be needed to assist in determining eligibility. Due to the 2025-26 FAFSA delay, provisional acceptance may be offered based on the information submitted in the application process. Official acceptances will be offered once the applicant's information is visible in the HESAA NJFAMS portal. If any discrepancies stemming from submitted documentation and information reported on FAFSA are discovered, we will contact the applicants for clarification.

Students accepted into EOF and invited to participate in the EOF Summer Academy must do the following:

• Secure your spot with Kean University and the EOF Program
  • Pay your non-refundable tuition deposit to reserve your Kean Class of 2029 spot! Pay by mail or go to kean.edu/deposit using your KeanWISE ID and password provided in your acceptance letter. Students accepted to Kean University via the EOF program pay a reduced tuition deposit of $25.
  • Complete the Kean EOF Commitment Form to secure your 2025 EOF Summer Academy spot. This form will be available on your Kean Cougar Application Portal.
• SIGN UP FOR YOUR COURSE PLACEMENT/PLACEMENT TESTING AND ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT, THEN REGISTER FOR CLASSES
  • Kean University assesses incoming students for placement in their appropriate levels of reading, writing, and math classes for their freshman year.
  • The Kean Center for Advising, Persistence and Success (CAPS) , with the support of EOF Counselors, provides Advisement to incoming Fall 2025 Freshmen Students. Appointment availability will be posted in  Spring 2025
  • All EOF Summer Academy participants are expected to complete their class registration before the EOF Summer Academy Orientation.
• ATTEND EOF SUMMER ACADEMY ORIENTATION – Saturday, June 14, 2025*
  • Parents are invited to attend, hear from, and speak to representatives from Financial Aid, Student Accounting, Health Services, and more!
• ATTEND THE EOF SUMMER ACADEMY – June 29–July 31, 2025*

If you have any questions regarding the EOF Summer Academy, the application procedure, or your application status, please email us at EOFAdmissions@kean.edu

* dates subject to change