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NEW YORK STATE PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
ACCESS PROGRAMS (Other Than HEOP)
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY – AOP Program (Adelphi Opportunity Program)
Similar to HEOP – they accept around 20 students per year. Interview required.
Contact – Della Hutson Tomlin 516-877-3051
ALFRED UNIVERSITY – HEOP
Undergraduate New York State residents enrolling in the state-supported programs as an HEOP transfer
student. Students must meet New York State mandated economic guidelines and educational eligibility
criteria for admission to HEOP. An average grant is $2,000 per year, limited to a total of ten semesters of
payment. How Determined: Educational and economic criteria must be met as determined by the HEOP
Office, the Admissions Office, and the Student Financial Aid Office according to New York State HEOP
guidelines. Contact- Nadine Shardlow 607-871-2283
BARD COLLEGE – Bard Educational Opportunity Program (BEOP)
Their version of HEOP Contact- Jane Duffy 845-758-7605
BARNARD COLLEGE – CSTEP Program
A program for high school students interested in math and science fields. Designed for minority or low
income students who excel in math and/or science. Tutoring/counseling etc… Year round enrollment.
Contact – Alana Christian – 212-854-1314
BORICUA COLLEGE – SUG Program
Their version of HEOP. Contact – Alice Gonzales 212-694-1000
CANISIUS COLLEGE – COPE Program
Their version of HEOP. All incoming HEOP pre-freshmen take part in an intensive six-week summer program
which orients students to college life at Canisius and helps prepare them for future academic work and etc.
Contact- Diedre DeBose (716) 888-2575
CAZENOVIA COLLEGE – HEOP Cazenovia College participates in the New York State Higher Education
Opportunity Program (HEOP). This program is designed to assist students who are economically
disadvantaged and have experienced academic difficulties in their pursuit of a college education.
Approximately 15 students who have demonstrated the potential for college success are chosen each year
for this program. Contact- Sheila Marsh 315.655.7289
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY – Pipeline Program
Their version of HEOP Clarkson HEOP students have access to a significant student-centered support system,
including the Summer PRE-freshman Experience (SPREE), and academic-year guidance and support. ContactMichael Manor 315-268-7974
COLGATE UNIVERSITY – Higher Education Program
Open to students nationwide – about 60 -70 enrolled per year. Focuses on math and science majors and
careers. Tutoring and counseling and other support provided.
Contact – Joshua Smith – 315-228-7711
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COLLEGE OF MT. ST. VINCENT – Bridge Program
One year support program to help students transition to college.Tutoring/counseling provided. Contact –
Bob Schnabel – 718-405-3267
THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE – Community Leadership Program
This program is open to 20 students per year. It includes a 5-week summer component and academic
assistance. Interview required. Contact – Adria Belin - 914-654-5260
COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE – Access Program
Open to 25 students per year. Similar to HEOP – placement testing and interview required. Contact – John
Westover – 518-454-5150
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: Columbia College & School of Engineering & Applied Science- HEOP/NOP
Their own version of HEOP- Opportunity Programs participants receive the following services: Full financial
aid covering tuition, room, and board; Academic, personal, career, and financial advisement; Peer mentoring
programs; Individualized and/or group tutorial services; and Semester book allowance.
Contact - Sunday Coward 212-854-6378
CONCORDIA COLLEGE– None
CORNELL UNIVERSITY–HEOP & EOP serve students for selected colleges within Cornell- Contact Vanessa
Lillard or Carol Raymond 607.255.3841
EOP serves students enrolled in one of the contract colleges at Cornell:
 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
 College of Human Ecology
 School of Industrial and Labor Relations
HEOP serves students enrolled in one of the endowed colleges at Cornell:
 College of Architecture, Art and Planning
 College of Arts and Sciences
 College of Engineering
 School of Hotel Administration
OOPER UNION – Outreach Program
Art and engineering outreach for high school students. The art program includes a Saturday class. The
engineering includes a research internship. Contact – Mr. Lipton – 212-353-4120.
DAEMEN COLLEGE – Visions Program
Similar to HEOP – academic support – 2K grant per year – half –off book voucher.
Open to 50 students per year. Contact – Will Brinson – 716-839-8485.
DOMINICAN COLLEGE – None
DOWLING COLLEGE – HEOP Through its five-week intensive Summer Preparatory Program, the H.E.O.P.
prepares inquisitive minds to face the rigors of collegiate life by offering developmental work in math,
writing, reading comprehension, study skills and computer technology.
Contact- Geraldine Vincent – 631-244-3262
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D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE – HEOP Summer orientation, a five-week program, is required for all entering HEOP
students. It is designed to assist students in developing essential college-level skills in math, reading, writing,
and to orient the students to college life. Supportive services are provided during the academic year. The
program provides developmental courses to strengthen your reading, writing, vocabulary, and study skills.
Tutorial services, academic, personal, and career counseling and financial assistance are provided. ContactDierdre Green – 716-829-7772
ELMIRA COLLEGE – None
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY HEOP offered on both campuses (Rose Hill Campus & Lincoln Center) – HEOP
Contact -Elena Vranich (212) 817- 6235 & Stephie Mukherjee (718) 817- 4205
HAMILTON COLLEGE – HEOP/ Horizon Program
Horizon is for adults and employees of Hamilton College. HEOP participants must complete a five-week
summer program conducted at the college. Participation in the Opportunity Programs provides students
with structured academic support, advocacy, and facilitates social transitioning. The Opportunity Program
also provides academic support through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). Opportunity Program
students may also receive some financial assistance towards the cost of travel and books. Contact - Phyllis
Breland - (315) 859-4399
HARTWICK COLLEGE – None
HILBERT COLLEGE – None
HOBART & WILLIAM SMITH – HEOP & AOP (Academic Opportunity Program) Our program population is
made up of HEOP (75%) and HWS AOP students (25%).Services offer students academic, personal, financial
& career counseling, tutoring and academic support, full-need financial aid package, and a five-week
intensive academic summer program.Contact- Edith Wormley (315) 781-3319
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY – NOAH Program
Their version of HEOP. Contact - Patricia Feemster - (516) 463-6976
HOUGHTON COLLEGE – None
IONA COLLEGE – None
ITHACA COLLEGE – HEOP & Ithaca Opportunity Grant (IOG)
IOG is open to students nationwide, 15 or so a year receives it. Done in-house/ no application
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KEUKA COLLLEGE – Army ROTC Opportunity Do I Need to Join the Army?
No —> You may participate in up to two years of ROTC training without making any form of commitment to
the Army. Advantages & Opportunities
 A fast-track management opportunity
 Empowerment to succeed
 Development of a unique leadership brand
 Skills that enable you to be decisive and tenacious
 Strong leadership, time management, and planning skills
 A support group of peers and faculty members
 A chance to challenge yourself mentally and physically
 The opportunity to serve your country
 Four, three, and two-year academic scholarships
LE MOYNE COLLEGE – AHANA Program
Similar to HEOP but no financial component. About 10 students per year. Contact – Carl Thomas – 315-4454190
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY – HEOP
Contact - William Clyde, Jr. - 516-299-2397
MANHATTAN COLLEGE – HEOP
Contact - Rebecca Pinard- (212) 517-0592
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE – None
MARIST COLLEGE – HEOP
Contact information – 845-575-3204
MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE – Academic Access
Similar to HEOP – tutoring/counseling assistance.
MEDAILLE COLLEGE – None
MERCY COLLEGE – HEOP & Student Support Services Program (SSSP)
Contact MOLLOY COLLEGE – St. Thomas Aquinas Program/ TRIO Program (SSSP)
Similar to HEOP – for students with slightly lower grades and test scores. Interview required. 40 students
per year. Contact – Pamela Brandham.
MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE – HEOP
Contact- Dante Cantu 845-569-3245
NAZARETH COLLEGE OF ROCHESTER – Excel Program
Similar to HEOP – placement testing and interview required. 6 students or so admitted per year. Contact –
Clem Lynch – 585-389-2510
THE NEW SCHOOL – HEOP
Contact- 212-229-8996
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY- HEOP & CSTEP
HEOP Contact- Temi Pedro - 212-998-5688, CSTEP Contact - Anna Ortega Chavolla - 212-998-5661
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – Niagara University Opportunity Program (NUOP)
Their version of HEOP Contact - Constance E. Mathews - 716-286-8066
NYACK COLLEGE – NIA Program
Similar to HEOP – 20 students per year. Interview required.
Contact – Linda Turner
PACE UNIVERSITY – None
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY – General Studies Program, HEOP & TRIO
Similar to HEOP but no financial aid component. Contact - Stephen Kendall - 718-260-3839
PRATT INSTITUTE – HEOP
Contact - Mr. Warren White - (718) 636-3524
RENSSLAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE – CSTEP
Similar to HEOP Contact- 518-276-6272
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – HEOP
Contact - Belinda Bryce - (585) 475-7818
SAGE COLLEGES – HEOP
Contact - Derek Westbrook- 1-518-244-2208
SARAH LAWRENCE – None
SIENA COLLEGE – HEOP
Contact - Cynda Brousseau - (518) 783-2335
SKIDMORE COLLEGE – AOP Program
Similar to HEOP – 10 students per year – summer transition program.
Contact- Carrie Fonda- 518-580-5000
ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY – HEOP
Contact- Veronica D. Williams- (716) 375-2402
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – CAP Program
Summer session – if the students pass they are eligible for 2-year program and then onto 4-year.
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY – HEOP, CSTEP & McNair Program
CSTEP & McNair Program Contact- Sarah Todd – 315-229-5651
HEOP Contact- Matt McCluskey- 315-229-5678
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE – HEOP
Contact- (845) 398-4028
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY – Student Support Program
30 NYS residents per year – extra counseling/tutoring. Contact – Robert Wilson – 315-443-3867
TOURO COLLEGE – None
TROCAIRE COLLEGE – Trocaire Opportunity Program (TOP)
Their version of HEOP Contact- Peg Babcock - 716- 827-2476
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER – HEOP
Contact - Norman B. Burnett - (585) 275-0651
UNION COLLEGE – Academic Opportunity Program (AOP) and the Higher Education Opportunity Program
(HEOP) The following support services are available to AOP/HEOP students:
Contact- Philip Poczik- 518-388-6522
 Pre-First Year Summer Program
 Financial aid covering tuition, room & board, and book allowance
 Individualized and group tutoring
 Academic, personal, career and financial counseling
UTICA COLLEGE – HEOP/CSTEP
Contact- Johnni F. Mahdi (Director of Opportunity Programs) (315) 792-3209
VASSAR COLLEGE – None
WAGNER COLLEGE – None
WELLS COLLEGE - None
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