Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for enrollment, you must meet the income and educational requirements established by the State University of New York. You must also meet the minimum enrollment criteria for your program of choice. Refer to the Eligibility Guidelines linked to below, to determine whether you are eligible. These income guidelines are based on the number of members in your household as well as the total income of all the wage earners in the household in the past 12 months. In extenuating circumstances, waivers may be granted to applicants who do not meet the guidelines but can demonstrate need. Examples of “need” include extenuating circumstances such as suddenly becoming unemployed or being displaced from your home due to a natural disaster.
General Economic Eligibility Guidelines 2023-2024
Income Guidelines- General Economic Eligibility*
The table below lists economic eligibility requirements for EOC admission during the 2023-2024 academic year. In order to be determined economically disadvantaged, a student’s household income must not exceed the amount shown for its size in the applicable category, or the student’s circumstances must conform to one of the exceptions indicated. In addition to the economic criteria, the applicant must:
- be a resident of New York and
- meet educational entrance guidelines as outlined in Westchester EOC’s Eligibilty Requirements.
| Household Size (Including Head of Household) | Total Annual Income |
| 1 | $25,142 |
| 2 | $33,874 |
| 3 | $42,606 |
| 4 | $51,338 |
| 5 | $60,070 |
| 6 | $68,802 |
| 7 | $77,534 |
| 8 | $86,266 |
* For each additional family member add $8,732 to the annual income level.
*Effective through June 30, 2024
INCOME GUIDELINES DO NOT APPLY IF:
- The student’s family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance or a county Department of Social Services, or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance;
- The student is in foster care as established by the court;
- The student is a ward of the state or county.
Federal Poverty Level Eligibility Guidelines 2023-2024
Income Guidelines-250 Percent of Federal Poverty Level Eligibility*
The EOC can admit applicants under the economic category of 250% of poverty, as outlined in the table below. Documentation of income must follow the guidelines as demonstrated below.
In addition to the economic criteria, the applicant must:
- be a resident of New York State and
- meet educational entrance guidelines as outlined in Westchester EOC’s Eligibilty Requirements.
| Household Size (Including Head of Household) | Total Annual Income |
| 1 | $36,450 |
| 2 | $49,300 |
| 3 | $62,150 |
| 4 | $69,375 |
| 5 | $87,850 |
| 6 | $100,700 |
| 7 | $113,550 |
| 8 | $126,400 |
* For each additional family member add $12,850 to the annual income level.
*Effective through June 30, 2024
Required Documentation
At the time of registration, all applicants must submit:
- Proof of income*
- Proof of current New York State residency
- High school diploma or GED (for vocational programs and College Prep Academy)
Some of Westchester EOC’s programs have additional requirements, which may include:
- Driver license, or learner permit and driving abstract (for CDL, EMT and Direct Support Professional programs)
- Physical exam/medical clearance (for CNA, HHA and EMT programs)
- Criminal background clearance (for Pharmacy Tech program)
- Official high school transcript and/or drop letter (when indicated)
- College Transcript (if applicable)
*Any applicant who has recently arrived in the United States (within 180 days of applying for enrollment at Westchester EOC) is not subject to income criteria. However, they must provide an immigration document showing that they entered the country within six months of their application to WEOC. Once they have received authorization to work or been deemed eligible for public assistance, they will be required to submit income verification.
