As a first-time college student, you may be eligible for HEOP if you:

• have lived in New York state for one year prior to the time of your admission to NYIT;
• have earned or will soon earn a high school diploma or approved equivalent (GED);
• meet the income guidelines issued by the New York State Education Department;
• have been unable to secure admission to the major of your choice through NYIT’s regular admission procedures; and
• demonstrate potential to succeed in college.

If you have previously attended college, you may be eligible for HEOP if you:

• have lived in New York state for one year prior to the time of your admission to NYIT;
• have participated in an educational opportunity program such as SEEK/CD or EOP; and
• earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.