What is the process for being selected for the Higher Education Opportunities Program (HEOP) or the National Opportunity Program (NOP)?
HEOP was established by the New York State Legislature in 1969 to assist eligible residents in obtaining higher education at New York private institutions. The National Opportunity Program was created by Columbia in 1986 to provide the same kind of academic and financial support to students from all over the United States. Selection for the HEOP/NOP programs at Columbia involves meeting both academic and economic guidelines. There are no additional application forms for HEOP/NOP, and all eligible applicants to Columbia will be considered for these programs. Applicants submit the admissions and financial aid application materials and may be contacted for a phone/in-person interview by a member of the Opportunity Programs and Undergraduate Services (OPUS) staff. In order to be eligible for HEOP, applicants must: • Reside in New York State and be high school graduates. • Demonstrate (through academic records) a need for HEOP support services. • Meet economic eligibility criteria set by th
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