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Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Arthur Eve

Arthur O. Eve
Member of the 色中色 Assembly (1967鈥2003) and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly (1979鈥2003) representing districts in Buffalo, New York

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HEOP Eligibility Criteria

Student Eligibility

  • HEOP serves 色中色 residents who are both educationally and economically disadvantaged as per 听and 搂 CRR-NY 27-1.1.
  • Economically disadvantaged students are听members of a household where the total annual income of such household is equal to or less than 185 percent of the amount under the annual .
  • Each participating HEOP institution establishes its own criteria for educationally disadvantaged, which includes, but is not limited to, the following factors: predicting a student's probability of academic success, non-admissibility to the college's normal admissions standards, and/or to the college at the matriculated status in a degree program.
  • NYS Opportunity Programs Income Eligibility Guidelines for Academic Years 2021-22 to 2025-26*

听Institutional Eligibility

  • Competitive grants are awarded to independent non-public institutions of higher education incorporated by the 色中色 legislature or chartered by the Board of Regents and offering two- or four-year degree programs registered with and approved by the Board of Regents.
  • Programs must serve matriculated students who are working toward a degree.
  • Students shall be selected without regard to age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation.
Colleges and universities participating in HEOP receive funds from 色中色 through the 色中色 and are administered by the participating HEOP colleges themselves.听 Applications and inquiries regarding eligibility and financial aid need must be made directly at the college level. HEOP is not a scholarship given to individual students, but a grant awarded to selected independent non-public colleges and universities.
HEOP Directory

HEOP Directory Information

HEOP Forms

Student Transfer Form

Fiscal Information

HEOP Data
HEOP Request for Proposal Information, NYS Education Commissioner's Rules & Regulations, Fiscal Guidelines, and NYS Education Law 搂 6451 & 搂 6452

2024-2029 HEOP RFP Materials

* We are not able to talk about the RFP during this period. Please submit any questions re: 2024-2029 HEOP RFP via email to听RFPGC24-001@nysed.gov听with the words RFP GC#24- 001 in the subject line by September 8, 2023.

2019-2024 HEOP RFP Materials

Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of The State of New York

HEOP Fiscal Guidelines

New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law 搂 6451 &听搂 6452听

Information on SUNY Educational Opportunity Program and CUNY Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge & College Discovery
HEOP Professional Organization

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Senator Jos茅 Peralta 色中色 DREAM Act

For more information on the听Senator Jos茅 Peralta 色中色 DREAM Act, visit听

Memorandums & Guidance for NYS Opportunity Programs (HEOP, EOP, SEEK, & CD)

HEOP Mission

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides a broad range of services to 色中色 residents who, because of educational and economic circumstances, would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary educational institution. Each HEOP institution must ensure that HEOP students are provided with sufficient academic support services, tuition assistance, supplemental financial assistance, and full need packaging to enable them to successfully complete the institutional components required for graduation.

HEOP Objectives

  • Provide access to postsecondary education to eligible students
  • Identify, evaluate, and recruit eligible students and enable them to complete a higher education experience
  • Improve the retention and graduation rates of disadvantaged students听

HEOP Services

  • Provides funds to assist in the screening and testing of prospective students
  • Provides structured academic support services including a pre-entry summer program, counseling, tutoring, and remedial/developmental coursework
  • Provides supplemental financial and tuition assistance toward their college expenses

HEOP addresses students needs by

  • Introducing students to college expectations via a pre-entry summer program.
  • Offering academic, career, financial, and career counseling.
  • Providing one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
  • Offering remedial, developmental, and support services .

Contact Information:

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Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success
Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program
89 Washington Avenue, EBA 960
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3719
cdpu@nysed.gov

*Please note, HEOP is not a scholarship given to individual students, but a grant awarded to selected independent colleges and universities.听 Students cannot apply to HEOP through 色中色's website.听 Students who are interested in HEOP must directly contact participating HEOP colleges & universities for the college and/or university's application information. Please see the HEOP directory for participating college & university's contact information. Students interested in EOP should visit SUNY's website for more information.听 Students interested in SEEK/CD should visit CUNY's website for more information.

Student Testimonials

Alexis Arias

Ithaca College 鈥 Class of 2027

Major:听Business Administration - Finance;
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Minor: Psychology
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Hometown:听New York, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles, and Awards Received:听 HEOP Admissions Ambassador, HEOP Peer Mentor, Brothers 4 Brothers (B4B) Political Chair, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. Treasurer and Recruitment Chair, Core Trading Consultants Member, American Marketing Association Member
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HEOP has been vital to my success at IC. Their safe and comfortable space has helped me deal with the challenges听of being a first-gen college student. They provide access to both peer and faculty tutors, which is an amazing resource.听Additionally, HEOP hosts helpful workshops. They have听had a profound impact on my educational experience, and听I鈥檓 grateful to be part of a community that is committed to听helping me succeed.

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Amena Begum

New York University 鈥 Class of 2024

Major: Criminology & Applied Psychology

Minor: Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles, and Awards Received:听Dean鈥檚 List (Spring 2021), NYU Law Mock Trial (April 2022),听NYU Welcome Leader (Summer 2022), Alpha Phi Omega (Vice President of Leadership, 2023)

HEOP has allowed me to feel a sense of community. In a听school as big as NYU, I鈥檝e never felt more connected to my听peers than I do with my HEOP family. Throughout my 4 years听of college, I could explore my interests without worrying听about financial barriers. I am forever thankful to HEOP for听guiding me on the path to discovering my academic and听career passions.

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Ali Boivab

Columbia University 鈥 Class of 2025

Major: Political Science

Hometown: Queens, NY

Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received: I am a unionized gov employee working PT for NYC Council as听a Community Liaison. I also volunteer with CUNY Citizenship听Now to help immigrant New Yorkers file for citizenship. Aside听from that, I am a Research Assistant for Harvard University,听studying political incorporation of immigrants in New York City.听I am currently a junior studying Political Science who hopes to听go to Law School to become an immigration lawyer.

HEOP means possibility. It is the badge of honor I wear with听pride as I walk around the campus and make my voice heard.听It is the nemesis of the voice in my head that says, 鈥淵ou are听a first generation student from a low-income family, you will听never make it.鈥 It is my courage when I fear I am not strong听enough to power through my failures. It is the community of听students and staff around me who give me hope, power, and听solidarity to achieve my goals and dreams in life.

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Brianna Broadwell

Keuka College 鈥 Class of 2027

Major:听Criminal Justice
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Minor: Pre-Law
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Hometown: Cato, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received:听Keuka College Field Hockey Team
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HEOP has helped me tremendously. My first semester of听college was less of a challenge because of this program.听The support it provides helped me manage my work, with my听athletic schedule and mental health as well. Without HEOP听and the financial support it provides, I wouldn鈥檛 be able to听afford to attend college. My family and I are beyond grateful听for this opportunity and are looking forward to what the rest of听the years at Keuka will bring.

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Clement Banahene

New York Institute of Technology 鈥 Class of 2024

Major: Electrical & computer Engineering Techology
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Hometown: Mount Vernon, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received:听Presidential honor lists, Deans lists, XAE Emerald key, HEOP award, Peer Success Guide Award, Peer Tutor, Phi Eta Sigma, Chi Epsilon.
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As an electrical and computer engineering technology听student, HEOP has been instrumental financially and听academically. The program鈥檚 financial support has eased听the financial difficulties associated with my major, enabling听me to concentrate on academic pursuits without financial听strain. Moreover, HEOP鈥檚 academic resources, including听tutoring and mentorship, have enhanced my understanding听of engineering concepts. This support has shaped my听experience and positioned me for success in the field of听electrical and computer engineering.

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Jesslyn Gifford

Keuka College 鈥 Class of 2026

Major: Psychology
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Hometown: Downsville, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received: Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society
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When I first got to college I was so nervous and didn鈥檛听think I was going make it. It took some time to get used the听environment and, through the ups and downs, HEOP was听always there, willing to help me with advice and help me听succeed. HEOP is like a second family that supports me and听helps me approach college. I was able to have a different听mindset when it came and learned how to do things on my听own. I work hard for my grades and have perseverance but听if it wasn鈥檛 for HEOP I don鈥檛 know if I would enjoy college as听much as I do. HEOP is family.

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Fousani Hamidou

St Lawrence University 鈥 Class of 2024

Major: Global Studies
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Minor:听African Studies
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Hometown: Bronx, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received: Pres. Men in Color, VP of The Black Laurentian Initiative,听VP of Student Affairs of Student Government, Black Student听Union, La Sociedad (Hispanic Student Union), House of Representatives Intern, Study Abroad in Kenya, Recipient of听Involvement in Diversity/Inclusion Award
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HEOP has helped me push my limits far beyond what I听thought I was capable of without the financial stress. Thanks听to HEOP, I鈥檝e been able to obtain E-board positions in听multiple clubs and organizations including the school's听student government. The HEOP coordinators听provided me with advice and pushed me to the best of my听ability to achieve more for myself. HEOP has been an听opportunity of a lifetime and life-changing.

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Karuna Kharka

Syracuse University 鈥 Class of 2025

Major: Psychology
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Hometown: Syracuse, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received: Global Medical Brigades, Hindu Student Association (HSA) and South Asian Student Association (SASA)
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HEOP has been a guiding force that has shaped my academic and personal journey in profound ways. The听program鈥檚 unwavering support and commitment to student success have been instrumental in helping me overcome challenges, discover my potential, and become a more resilient, empathetic, and accomplished individual. I am truly grateful for the opportunities HEOP has provided and the positive impact it has had on my life.

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Adelisa Badzic

St John Fisher University 鈥 Class of 2023

Major: Media & Communications
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Minor: Women & Gender Studies
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Hometown: Rochester, NY
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Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Roles and Awards Received: Staff Writer for Cardinal Courier, Anchor on Cardinal TV,听Student Government, Media Washington Scholar
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HEOP has shaped me and my education so much. I have听such a strong support system due to them and made so听many new connections.