Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Admission Guidelines

Who can receive HEOP support?

The following individuals are qualified to receive HEOP support:

• People of all ages who, because of educational or economic circumstances, have been deprived of adequate preparation for college.

• Central New York residents who wish to attend college part-time.

• Adults with potential for academic success who need some initial upgrading of skills as well as encouragement and financial support.

Who is eligible for HEOP?
Individuals who qualify for HEOP must meet the following guidelines to be eligible for HEOP:

1) Residency Requirement:

• Be a New York State resident for one year

2) Education:

a) Be either a first-time college student or transfer from an EOP, HEOP or SEEK program.

b) For first-time college students, you must be in ONE of these categories:

• Graduated from high school with a total four-year average below 84.5.
• Graduated with a vocational diploma
• Have a High School Equivalency Diploma

3) Economic Guidelines for First-time College Students:
The applicant's family income for the appropriate year must meet the scale listed below:

	For Students Entering College on or after July 1, 2009
Number in Household (Incl. head of household)	2009-10 Total Annual Income (Based on 2008 Tax Year)
1	$15,590.00
2	$21,000.00
3	$26,420.00
4	$31,830.00
5	$37,240.00
6	$42,650.00
7 or more	$48,060 plus $5,410.00 for each family member in excess of 7

For more information, contact an HEOP advisor at (315) 443-3261 or parttimeheop@syr.edu. Click here for a list of HEOP advisors.