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The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), created in 1969 by the New York State Legislature,Ìýis a partnership between the State of New York and its independent colleges and universities which provides economically disadvantagedÌýand educationally underpreparedÌýNew York State residents the possibility of a college education. The primary objective of HEOPis to help provide a broad range of services to the student, who because of academic and economic circumstances, would otherwise be unable to attend college, yet has the potential and desire to obtain a college degree. HEOPÌýis sponsored jointly by the New York State Education Department andÌýË¿¹ÏÊÓƵÌýUniversity.

HEOPÌýbegan serving studentsÌýat Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ in January of 1970 and continuesÌýto provideÌýunique and comprehensive academic services along with full-need financial support that willÌýenable you to compete equally with your peersÌýand earn an undergraduate degree.ÌýIf you have the ability, motivation, and potential to succeed, this program will be of great benefit to you.

If you wishÌýto be considered for admission toÌýË¿¹ÏÊÓƵÌýUniversity throughÌýHEOP, pleaseÌýindicate so on the college application. Our HEOP staff and admissions liaison will review your application materials and communicate with you regarding your status through the Slate portal.

How Can We Be Reached?

Location: DunsÌýScotusÌýHall, Room 118
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýheop@daemen.eduÌý
Phone: 716-839-8249Ìý

Tiffany Hamilton, director of HEOP, standing in RIC walkway with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ banner in background
Tiffany L. Hamilton, Director and Chief Diversity Officer
Malik Albert wearing orange jacket posed on 3rd floor of RIC
Malik L. Albert, Assistant Director