| The Higher Education Opportunity Program is a comprehensive
academic support program designed for New York State residents who
have not had educational opportunities which prepared them for college
and who meet the income guidelines established by the Board of Regents.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible for HEOP, students must meet all
of the following conditions:
- Must be a resident of New York State for one year preceding
the term of entry into HEOP.
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must be inadmissible under regular admissions criteria.
- Must show and provide proof of financial disadvantage:
- State and federal income tax statements.
- Verification of non-taxable income.
- Ward of the state documentation.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for admission request an application from
the Admissions Office. Complete your application and request admission
through HEOP. This will waive your application fee and forward your
application to the HEOP office for review by the HEOP staff. Students
meeting the guidelines are scheduled for an academic placement examination
and a personal interview. Although it is preferable that applicants
be interviewed and tested while visiting campus, arrangements can
be made to accommodate someone who cannot come to Southampton.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Applicants accepted into HEOP are required to attend
a five-week summer residential program. This intensive program consists
of courses in writing, library researching, study skills, mathematics
and a three credit, Introductory to Sociology class. Special workshops
and programs are included which can lead to a successful adjustment
to college life. During the academic year, HEOP supportive services
include:
- Individualized study sessions
COUNSELING
In order to meet the needs of our students, the
HEOP office provides academic, career, financial, social, and personal
counseling. There is a full-time counselor on campus to meet the
needs of our students and services are provided by the HEOP staff
on an individual and group basis.
DEADLINE DATES
Applications for fall admissions are accepted throughout
the year. However, the size of the HEOP program is limited, so we
advise students to apply early.
TRANSFERS
In order to transfer to Southampton Graduate Campus’s
HEOP program, students must complete the application process as
well as provide verification of their status as an opportunity program
student. If the program is full, transfer students may be denied
admission, and asked to reapply later. Transfer students must submit
their applications at least eight weeks before the semester begins.
The following documentation is required to verify your economic
eligibility for HEOP admissions.
| If your family’s source of income is: |
You must submit:
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| Wages, salary, dividends: |
Signed copies of Parents 2003 Income Tax forms:
IRS Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ, 4506 |
| Social Services/Public Assistance |
Signed verification from a branch of the Department
of Social Services for Aid to Families with Dependent Children
showing total amounts of benefits received in 2003 and name
of all recipients including applicants. |
| Child Support and/or alimony |
Copy of Court order, affidavit of Student’s
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
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Social Security/SSI
Veteran Administration Benefits
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A letter from the applicable agency showing the
2003 total award for each member of the household including
Medicare premiums, or an IRS Form 1099 for each member of the
household. |
| Unemployment/Pension/Annuity |
A letter from the applicant agency showing total
award for the calendar year 2003 (if not reported on Income
Tax Forms.) |
| No Income |
A copy of IRS Form 4506 or a 1722 Letter. |
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INCOME GUIDELINES FOR ENTERING CLASS OF
2004
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SIZE OF
HOUSEHOLD
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TOTAL
INCOME FOR
2003
(A)
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TOTAL
INCOME FOR
2003
(B)
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TOTAL
INCOME FOR
2003
(C)
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1
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$13,700
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$15,550
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$13,700
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2
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$18,950
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$20,750
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$23,750
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3
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$21,700
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$23,500
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$26,500
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4
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$26,950
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$28,750
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$31,750
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5
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$31,900
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$33,700
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$36,700
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6
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$37,450
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$39,250
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$42,250
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or more
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Add $4,200 for each family member over 7
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Column A applies to:
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(1) Household where there are two parents present and only
one is employed or
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(2) Applicant student has independent status.
Column B applies to:
(1) Households where two parents are present and both are
employed or
(2) Household solely supported by one member thereof who
works for two or more employees.
Column C applies to:
(1) Household supported by more than one worker or a household
in which one worker is the sole support of a one-parent family.
For the purpose of this sub-division, the number of household
members shall be determined by determining the number of people
living in the students’ residence who are economically
dependent on the income.
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EXCEPTIONS
The income guidelines noted do not apply if a student
falls into one of the following categories.
- Student or student’s family receives Aid to Dependent Children
(ADC), Home Relief, or Family Day Care Payments through a New
York State or County Department of Social Services.
- The student is living with Foster Parents who do not provide
support for college and no monies are provided from the natural
parents: or
- The student is a Ward of the State of New York or a county in
New York State.
All eligible students must be residents of New York State and must
be either a citizen of the United States or hold a Permanent Resident
Visa.
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