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Contact Information
Phyllis A.H. Breland

( 315) 859-4398
(315) 859-4912 (fax)

Arthur O. Eve 
Higher Education Opportunity Program
(HEOP)



THE APPLICATION PROCESS

All candidates must come through the general admission process. Candidates who want to be considered for the HEOP/Scholar program should be sure to request financial aid assistance on the common application.
Questions or concerns should be directed to the Opportunity Programs office.

 

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

In order to be considered for the Higher Education Opportunity Program, you must be a resident of New York State and:
  • Possess a high school equivalency diploma, or the equivalent of a GED*
  • Meet program academic criteria*
  • Meet program economic guidelines
The minimum academic profile for potential HEOP/Scholar students is:
 
GPA                 85
HS Rank           Top 20%
SAT (new)       1600                
HS Math           3 years
HS Science       3 years
ACT                 21
Bear in mind that this profile serves as a guide. There are several factors that also are weighed in determining program eligibility; academic growth, test taking abilities, attendance, personal support systems, community involvement, special talents, and motivation to succeed. Therefore, a personal interview is required of all applicants.



* required for Hamilton Scholars



         

Opportunity Programs
Student of the Month

Byron Johnson

Class: Senior, Class of 2009
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Psychology

Activities:

President of Black Student Union

Brothers member

LaVanguardia member

Accepted Mentor

Inducted into Doers and Thinkers

"The Opportunity Program is more than providing many students the opportunity to attend Hamilton College; the program enables individuals to personally grow and achieve in many areas of life, surpassing their own expectations.   Without the Opportunity Program and the staff, I would not have learned the valuable skills that will allow me to pursue my goals."