HEOP

History

The Arthur O. Eve HEOP Scholars Program (HEOP Scholars Program) at Barnard College was established to give high-achieving New York State students the academic and financial support necessary to achieve success at Barnard and beyond. Since the program’s inception at Barnard in 1970, Barnard continues to demonstrate its unparalleled commitment to college access for students who qualify financially and academically for this program. Admission to this highly competitive program is regulated by New York State law; in order to qualify for admission, each student must meet both the financial and academic criteria as defined by the New York State Board of Regents.

Program Eligibility

In order to be considered for the HEOP Scholars Program at Barnard College, a student must:

  • Be a legal resident of New York State
  • Be 21 years of age or younger
  • Be a high school graduate by June 30, 2010
  • Have a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 85
  • Have a maximum
    • SAT Critical Reading score of 620 OR
    • ACT English subscore of 24
  • Have a taxable family income that meets the low-income guidelines established by the New York State Board of Regents. To qualify for the HEOP Scholars program, families must apply for financial aid and meet the following earning guidelines:

If the total number in your household (including head of household) is

Then the total annual income for calendar year 2009 should be no higher than:

1

$16,060

2

$21,630

3

$27,210

4

$32,790

5

$38,360

6

$43,960

 

 

 

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