EOP, HEOP and SEEK

(Higher). Educational. Opportunity. Program.

Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge
 INTRODUCTION
Who I am and my experience?
Brief History of EOP.
What is EOP?
Who may apply?
EOP income criteria.
How to apply?
Benefits.
The Secret Benefits no one tells you
about!!!
 Who am I exactly?
Graduate Student
Researcher/Scholar
EOP Counselor
EOP Student
Most importantly..

ICQI 2015 Myself, Dr. Mower, Jason S., and Felix M.

 EOP History
Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve
(Buffalo 1967)
Modeled after SEEK in NYC
CUNY system (1966)
254 students started at
University of Buffalo
Now has over 55,000
graduates and counting
Arthur O. Eve 1st elected Dominican-American to
Public Office in the USA
 What is EOP?
Provide academic support and retention
services to historically underserved
students
Targets students that have the potential to
perform with the assistance of the
program
Provides admission, academic and financial
assistance
 Who May Apply?
Historically low-income and
educationally underserved
undergraduate students
Need support and admission assistance
to succeed in college
Students that demonstrate academic
potential and motivation
EOP Income Criteria
EOP Income Criteria 2
 Eligibility
New York State resident for 12
months prior to enrollment
Require special admission
consideration
Qualify as economically
disadvantaged according to the
guidelines
 Applying to EOP/HEOP
Submit regular SUNY
application and indicate
interest in EOP
Campus will often request
additional documentation
High school record/GED &
test scores
 Benefits - Fee Waiver
Students may qualify for application
waivers
Up to their first seven (7) campus
choices
Must meet both academic and
economic guidelines
 Benefits Summer Program
Obtain
Writing, Math, Computer and
Library Skills
Opportunity to Explore
Campus
Complete PC Skills Test
Test for Foreign Language
Proficiency
Self-Exploration
Make New Friends
 Benefits Financial Assistance

Assistance non-tuition related

expenses (e.g. books, supplies,
etc.)
Monthly Stipends
5th Year of College Aid
EOP Grants
 Benefits EOP Counselors

Personal Counseling
Career Advice
Campus Advocate
 Benefits - Tutors

Nearly any subject area

Free of charge
1-on-1 help
From the 1st week
Students/Professionals
that excel in subject
matter
Proven to work
The Untold Benefits
1st Benefit EOP Student for Life
If transferring to another
school with EOP/HEOP/SEEK
Take leave of absence
Pursue Graduate School
Graduate School Application
Waivers
2nd Benefit It works!!!
SUNY Brockport Graduation
Rate = 67.4%
SUNY Brockport EOP
Student Graduation Rate =
94%
High percentage of Honor
Society Members
Capable of Graduate Level
Work
 3rd Benefit GOP
GOP Graduate
Opportunity Program
Tuition Scholarship for in-
state rate covered!
Masters, Pharm. D., J.D.,
and Ph.D.
4 th Benefit Fellowships
Full Tuition Stipends
Paid career positions in
your academic field
Graduate and Post-
Graduate Degree
Programs