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EOP Income Guidelines

EOP applicants should meet the income guidelines listed below. These guidelines are intended to identify and give priority to applicants with limited income.

2025-2026 EOP Family Income Guidelines
for Dependent Students

Family Maximum SizeMaximum Total Parental Income
2$46,600
3$53,400
4$63,100
5$72,350
6$82,500 
7$90,500
8$98,400

2025-2026 EOP Family Income Guidelines
for Independent Students

Single, No Dependents or Married, No Dependents Other Than Spouse or With Dependents Other Than a Spouse

Family Maximum SizeIncome
1$19,600
2 (Married)$35,750
2 (Dependent, Other)$60,200
3$70,350
4$84,000
5$97,000
6$111,925
7$123,200
8$137,100
  • Income eligibility is based on the 2025-2026 CSU EOP Income Criteria. 
  • For dependent students with families larger than eight add $7,890 for each additional family member. 
  • For independent students with families larger than eight add $14,425 for each additional family member.