Admissions
When applying to Union's AOP/HEOP programs, prospective students must complete Union College's admissions process. Be sure to check the box expressing interest as a candidate for the AOP/HEOP programs.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) must:
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, 2010.
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No. of Dependents
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2011-2012 HEOP Income EligibilityCriteria
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$16,060
$21,630 $27,210 $32,790 $38,360 $43,960 $49,500** |
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This add-on allowance cannot be combined with the add-on amount shown below.
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Add $5,570 for two workers or for one worker as sole support of a one-parent family+
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This add-on allowance cannot be combined with the add-on amount shown above.
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Add $2,790 for a household supported by one member working two or more jobs at the same time.
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Exceptions
The income guidelines noted above do not apply if a student falls into one of the following categories:
- The student or the student's family is the recipient of Aid to Dependent Children (ADC), Home Relief, or Family Day Care payments through a New York State or a 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.
Transfer Students
Any student who has previously attended a post-secondary institution and who participated in an opportunity program such as EOP, HEOP, or SEEK is eligible to apply.
