The Graduate Educational Opportunity Program (GEOP) at SUNY Oswego provides tuition scholarship assistance to eligible New York State residents who previously participated in EOP, HEOP, or SEEK during their undergraduate studies.
If you're continuing your education at the graduate level, GEOP may help make your next step more affordable.
Explore the eligibility requirements, funding information, and application process below to learn how you may qualify.
Who Is Eligible for GEOP?
To be considered for GEOP funding, students must meet all of the following requirements:
- Previous Opportunity Program Participation: Have participated in an approved Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), or CUNY Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) program at a New York State institution during their undergraduate studies.
- Undergraduate Degree: Have successfully completed a bachelor's degree.
- New York State Residency: Be a resident of New York State.
- Graduate Enrollment: Be admitted to and enrolled in a graduate degree program at SUNY Oswego.
- Full-Time Enrollment: Be enrolled in at least 9 graduate credits per semester.
Students pursuing graduate degrees in any academic discipline may be considered for funding.
Who Is Not Eligible?
GEOP tuition scholarships are not available to students who:
- Are enrolled part-time (fewer than 9 graduate credits per semester).
- Are pursuing a second degree at the same academic level, such as a second master's degree.
- Are enrolled in a stand-alone graduate certificate program.
- Did not participate in an approved New York State EOP, HEOP, or SEEK program during their undergraduate studies.
GEOP Tuition Scholarships
What does GEOP cover?
GEOP scholarships cover tuition only. Mandatory student fees and other educational expenses are not included.
Award amounts vary depending on available funding and the number of eligible students. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award.
If awarded, funds are applied to the student's account after the semester's add/drop period.
How to Apply
Interested in receiving GEOP tuition scholarship assistance? Follow these steps to ensure you are considered for available funding.
Step 1: Complete Your Graduate Application
Apply to an eligible graduate degree program at SUNY Oswego.
When completing your application, be sure to indicate that you previously participated in an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), or Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) program during your undergraduate studies.
How to Apply for Graduate Studies
Step 2: Verify Your Opportunity Program Participation
If you attended another institution:
Contact your undergraduate EOP, HEOP, or SEEK program office and ask them to email an official verification memo directly to [email protected] on institutional letterhead.
The verification memo must:
- Be prepared on official institutional letterhead.
- Confirm your participation in an eligible opportunity program.
- Be emailed directly from your undergraduate institution to [email protected].
Verification documents submitted directly by students will not be accepted.
If you participated in an opportunity program at SUNY Oswego:
No additional verification documentation is required.
Step 3: Submit All Required Admissions Materials
Ensure your graduate application is complete, including any required transcripts and supporting documents.
Eligible students will be considered for GEOP tuition scholarship assistance based on the availability of funding.