HEOP

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program

Established by the New York State Legislature in 1969, the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides an opportunity for admission and support to talented New York students who have not reached their full academic potential due to barriers in their educational, economic, or personal background.

HEOP Students are Pratt students. They attend the same classes, live in the same residence halls, participate in the same extracurricular activities, have access to the same resources, and pursue the same careers as other Pratt students. HEOP provides additional supportive services designed to assist students with academic, financial, social and personal matters. This includes tutoring, counseling, and financial aid for students throughout their college careers.

The ultimate goal of the program is to make higher education possible for students who are inadmissible under regular admissions guidelines, but who have the potential and motivation for academic success. For over three decades, HEOP students have received the support they needed to earn a college degree. More than 26,500 students have earned their college degrees through HEOP. HEOP serves students of all races, ethnicities, and from all regions of the state. Despite their earlier educational backgrounds, HEOP students complete their degree programs at a rate that surpasses students nationally. More than one in four HEOP graduates have pursued masters, doctoral, or professional degrees.

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