What kinds of students generally apply and become apart of the Act 101 program?
Approximately 450 students are enrolled in Act 101/EOP at the university. About half represent minorities, 60 percent are women, 20 percent are older than typical college freshmen, and they come from urban and rural environments. Students share two common characteristics. They do not match the usual admissions profile and they possess a financial, cultural, social, or education disadvantage as defined by state or university program guidelines. In addition, students may enter Bloomsburg University through Act 101/EOP with pre-existing disabilities.

Is financial aid available to me?
Financial aid is available for eligible students. Financial aid advising is provided by the Act 101/EOP staff and supplements efforts of the university's Financial Aid Office. Sources of Financial aid include the Federal Pell Grant, the PHEAA state grant and loans. Students who are eligible for financial aid may have as much as 90% of the cost covered for the summer program.

How will the Act 101/EOP program help my academic progress?
Some students may be enrolled in developmental courses during the summer and perhaps during their first year at the university. These developmental courses do not count for graduation credit. The courses are taken in addition to the required 128 credits for graduation. Students in Act101/EOP generally take slightly more than four years to graduate. The Act101/EOP director receives mid-term grade reports for students until they have completed 64 hours of study and have earned a grade point average of 2.3 or better on a 4.0 scale. Act101/EOP staff members retain a direct responsibility for academic progress of all students admitted to the university through Act101/EOP.