Eligibility

General Requirements

  • Be a New York State resident for at least one year prior to enrollment in HEOP
  • Be a high school graduate, have a New York Equivalency diploma (GED) or its equivalent
  • Meet both academic and financial guidelines defined below
  • If transferring, be previously enrolled in an approved opportunity program

Academic Requirements

  • Demonstrate the necessary motivation and potential to successfully complete the program to which you have applied.
  • Have an academic profile that indicates you would be non-admissible under Paul Smith’s College’s regular admissions standards. This includes: high school GPA and academic history.

Economic Requirements

  • Meet the financial guidelines as established by the New York State Education Department.
  • The income guidelines for students entering Paul Smith’s College after July 1, 2023 are listed below.

Select the number of household members to view the household’s Maximum 2021 Income:

$25,142
$33,874
$42,606
$51,338
$60,070
$68,802
$77,534
$86,266
+$8,732 for each family member in excess of 8 persons

  • Students and families must provide extensive documentation of income. This may include, but is not limited to:
    • Federal Tax returns, W-2 form
    • Social Security form 1099
    • Child support verification
    • Public assistance documents

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Meet the Team

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My role is to maintain and administer the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program grant from New York State. This includes periodic reporting on the program's activities and effectiveness. I am also the academic advisor for juniors and seniors in HEOP.

kmullen@paulsmiths.edu
(518) 327-6482
Pickett Hall 203B