Academic Opportunity Programs
Contact
Academic Opportunity Programs Office Renée Grant, M Ed, Director
288 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-3319
Fax: (315) 781-3888
Edith Wormley, BSW, Associate Director
Higher education opportunity program
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is designed to support students who demonstrate high potential to compete successfully in an academically competitive environment.
The staff provides academic counseling, and academic and personal support to approximately 75 students in the program each year.
ADMISSION & APPLICATION INFORMATION
All candidates that want to be considered for the HEOP program must go through the general admission process.
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BRIEF BACKGROUND
HEOP is an access and academic support program that by nature is fluid in its operation by creating a web of support for first generation and traditionally underrepresented populations in higher education. The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is funded by the New York State Department of Education and Hobart and William Smith.
HEOP is regarded as one of the most successful academic access and support programs of its type in the nation based upon student achievement and graduation rates according to the Teagel Foundation.
SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO STUDENTS
Academic, personal, financial and career counseling: The Higher Education Opportunity Program staff assist students by providing essential counseling and advising support in the areas of academic, financial aid and social support. The staff also works closely with students to help them take advantage of the many campus resources available such as Career Services, the Counseling Center, faculty advisers, and the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Tutorials: Tutoring and academic support is provided by the HEOP Program staff and through the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Full-need financial aid package: Financial aid is provided through a combination of grants, loans and work. First-year students also receive assistance in purchasing their books and supplies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
General
HEOP applicants must be a resident of New York State for one year prior to the first term of enrollment.
Academic
Must have acquired a high school diploma or the equivalent, be non-admissible by the college’s regular admissions standards and demonstrate the motivation and potential to succeed academically despite one’s academic background.
Economic
The applicant or his/her family must also meet one or more of the following economic requirements:
- Earn a yearly income not in excess of New York State economic guidelines for HEOP as shown on the program guidelines chart.
- Receive, or be a dependent of an individual receiving, either Aid to Dependent Children, Home Relief or Family Day Care payments through a New York State or county Department of Social Services.
- Live with foster parents who do not provide economic support for college.
- Be a “ward” of the court.
2025-26 Opportunity Program Guidelines
