Admissions Requirements and Eligibility

Admissions

When applying to Union's AOP/HEOP programs, prospective students must complete Union College's admissions process.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates for Union's AOP/HEOP programs generally do not meet Union College's standard admission profile, but demonstrate the potential to succeed within this program.

In order to be eligible for HEOP, applicants must

  • Reside in New York State
  • Possess a New York high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Meet New York State Education Department's economic eligibility criteria

In order to be eligible for AOP, applicants must

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Demonstrate a need for additional academic and/or financial support

HEOP Economic Eligibility: Use the following chart to determine financial eligibility for HEOP students first entering college on or after July 1, 2006.

Number of Members
In Household
Total Annual Income
Preceding Calendar Year

1

$15,140

2

$20,390

3

$25,650

4

$30,900

5

$36,150

6

$41,410

7

$46,660

8

$51,910

9

$57,160

 

 

Transfer Students

Any student who has previously attended a post-secondary institution and who participated in an opportunity program such as EOP, HEOP, and SEEK is eligible to apply.