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Audrey Pitts - Sociology - Class of 1982

“I was eager to come back to Fredonia because some of the best

years of my life were spent at Fredonia. The EDP program and

staff, many of my professors, and one very special dorm director

were all supportive in many ways. They willingly shared their

knowledge and experience to help make me a well-rounded

individual, thereby enhancing my confidence to compete with

those who had more education, more money, etc. They helped

me to thrive in a wonderfully new environment, believing in me

and my abilities, emphasizing teamwork, and helping me set

goals and remain focused to attain those goals. EDP opened

the door and SUNY Fredonia helped me begin to build the

foundation for success.”

Carlos Patricio - Biology - Class of 2007

“EDP has given me strength, which I never thought I had;

motivation to keep my eyes on the prize, no matter the

obstacle which seemed to obstruct my vision; and most

importantly, conviction to pursue my dream.”

Rachael Howard - Communication - Class of 1998

Senior Editor/Producer, CNN Los Angeles

“EDP took me from living on the streets of N.Y.C., to graduating

with honors, to becoming a successful part of a challenging

industry. EDP took a chance on me and gave me all the support

needed to succeed. They are my family.”

Mark Anthony Neal, Ph.D. - English - Classes of 1987, 1993

Associate Professor - Black Popular Culture - Duke University

“For me EDP was all about the opportunity to get a quality

education, realize my goals as a student and citizen, and

find the career path that was best suited for my talents and

passions. I’m not sure I could have achieved all that I have

thus far in my life without the support of EDP.”

To view The online academic caTalog, go To

www.fredonia.edu/catalogGoing Above and Beyond

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Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the appropriate guidance, advice, and support

services needed to achieve your academic and personal goals. We strive to instill within

each student a strong sense of responsibility, pride, and commitment to achievement.

We expect that you will strive for excellence within yourself and promote the same within

your peers. We are here to share in your successes and help you overcome any barriers

you may encounter.

EDP students are leaders both inside and outside of the classroom. They are members

of honor societies, on the dean’s list, and recognized nationally for their academic and

civic accomplishments. We will be honored and proud to help you to become one of our

successful graduates who exemplify our program motto, “Going Above and Beyond.”

each year the staff of the educational development Program and SUny Fredonia welcomes

students to the edP family who have the potential to achieve academic and personal

success through education. careful attention will be given to identify, select, and serve

the most talented students who need an opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

i n T r o d U c T i o n

Responding to the needs and aspirations of talented students who have limited academic preparation and financial resources, the Educational Development Program (EDP) at SUNY Fredonia provides equity and access to a quality education for New York State residents. Known statewide as the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), EDP’s mission is to help qualified freshmen and transfer students achieve success in higher education and reach their full academic potential. We supply the tools, the community, and the paths to your goals and dreams.

Students applying for EDP consideration must complete the SUNY Application for Undergraduate Admission. Fredonia’s campus has adopted the use of the EOP Early Information Form in our supplementary application review process. This form provides EDP/EOP applicants and their counselors with descriptions of the documentation required to determine an applicant’s eligibility.

e l i g i b i l i T y

In general, to be eligible for admission through EDP, a student must meet the following conditions:

• Be a New York State resident

• Have a New York State high school diploma or its equivalent

• Be ineligible for admission under traditional standards, but demonstrate potential for college success

• Establish a need for financial support (financial eligibility does not guarantee admission)

To determine an EDP student’s eligibility for financial assistance, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students enrolled in EDP are eligible for up to five years of financial assistance. A FAFSA must be completed each year. Common forms of financial assistance include PELL (a federal grant program), TAP (Tuition Assistance Program - New York State’s grant program), College Work Study Program, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL or Stafford) and National Direct Student Loan.

In addition to meeting the above requirements, you will be required to supply the following documentation:

F r e S h m e n :

• Official high school transcript or GED

• Official SAT and/or ACT scores

• An autobiographical essay

• Two letters of recommendation

• Completion of the EDP Eligibility Information Form

• Photocopies of income documentation

• Interview with EDP director

T r a n S F e r S T U d e n T S :

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the previous college

• A SUNY application

• Official college transcripts

• Must have been enrolled in EOP, HEOP, College Discovery, SEEK or similar program at the college you previously attended.

If the school you attended did not have an EOP program, you must be able to document that you would have met the eligibility requirements at the time you first entered college. Specific information regarding the eligibility documentation is available from our Admissions Office and/or the Educational Development Program Office.

b e n e F i T S a n d S e r v i c e S

To ensure academic success and total development, EDP offers a comprehensive variety of services designed to enhance academic achievement. Each student receives individual, personalized attention. In addition to helping program students meet the cost of education, we provide guidance and direction for the growth of intellectual, personal, social, and career skills.

These services include:

• Academic Advising

• Counseling: personal and career

• Pre-Freshman Summer Orientation

• Tutoring

• Supplemental Instruction (SI)

• Freshman Orientation Class

• Peer Advising

• Financial Aid Assistance

Under the guidance of Fredonia’s accomplished faculty, students examine

questions relevant to their lives.Going Above and Beyond

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SUNY Fredonia is located in Western New York, at Exit 59 of the New York State Thruway.

Regular bus service from Fredonia to Buffalo connects with rail and air service.

To learn more, contact:Office of Admissions(800) 252-1212 or (716) [email protected]

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Audrey Pitts - Sociology - Class of 1982

“I was eager to com

e back to Fredonia because some of the best

years of my life w

ere spent at Fredonia. The EDP program and

staff, many of m

y professors, and one very special dorm director

were all supportive in m

any ways. They w

illingly shared their

knowledge and experience to help m

ake me a w

ell-rounded

individual, thereby enhancing my confidence to com

pete with

those who had m

ore education, more m

oney, etc. They helped

me to thrive in a w

onderfully new environm

ent, believing in me

and my abilities, em

phasizing teamw

ork, and helping me set

goals and remain focused to attain those goals. EDP opened

the door and SUNY Fredonia helped m

e begin to build the

foundation for success.”

Carlos Patricio - Biology - Class of 2007

“EDP has given me strength, w

hich I never thought I had;

motivation to keep m

y eyes on the prize, no matter the

obstacle which seem

ed to obstruct my vision; and m

ost

importantly, conviction to pursue m

y dream.”

Rachael How

ard - Comm

unication - Class of 1998

Senior Editor/Producer, CNN

Los Angeles

“EDP took me from

living on the streets of N.Y.C., to graduating

with honors, to becom

ing a successful part of a challenging

industry. EDP took a chance on me and gave m

e all the support

needed to succeed. They are my fam

ily.”

Mark A

nthony Neal, Ph.D

. - English - Classes of 1987, 1993

Associate Professor - Black Popular Culture - Duke U

niversity

“For me EDP w

as all about the opportunity to get a quality

education, realize my goals as a student and citizen, and

find the career path that was best suited for m

y talents and

passions. I’m not sure I could have achieved all that I have

thus far in my life w

ithout the support of EDP.”

To view The online academ

ic caTalog, go To

www.fredonia.edu/catalogG

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a nd BeyondSince 1970

Going Above and Beyond

Since 1970

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