Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) has served MMC since 1969. HEOP developed out of the need for private colleges and universities in New York State to provide higher education for students who have academic potential but lack the necessary preparation and demonstrate financial need. HEOP receives funding from the New York State Higher Education Opportunity Grant along with MMC funding. Students in HEOP receive the supportive services of academic courses, tutorial work and counseling (academic, personal, and career planning). Students entering the College through this program are required to participate in the six-week summer program. Students wishing to apply for HEOP must submit an Admission application and supporting data to the Office of Admissions. A personal interview is required for all applicants. Students must be eligible for TAP and Pell awards. For information concerning eligibility requirements, please contact the HEOP office.
Students in the HEOP program are required to meet standards of progress and pace as previously defined for New York State Aid. Their good standing is maintained by their continued success in meeting these standards. Detailed guidelines governing these standards for progress and pursuit are available from the Office of Financial Aid. All students covered by HEOP must remain eligible for TAP awards in order to remain in the HEOP program at MMC. HEOP students who fall below the HEOP standards are subject to dismissal from the program and from the College.