New York State Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at NYU is sponsored jointly through a grant from the New York State Education Department and New York University.

Since 1969, HEOP has been a vibrant and integral part of our NYU community. NYU HEOP provides a means for low-income students from the state of New York to attend NYU, and receive academic, counseling, and financial support to ensure their success. Students must meet academic and family income guidelines to be eligible.

As an admitted NYU HEOP student, you will be required to complete a six-week introductory non-credit academic program during the summer prior to your freshman year.

Your summer course schedule is determined by your individual academic needs, and will prepare you for first-year courses, ensuring a smooth entry into university life. You may learn more about our Pre-Freshman Program requirements. As a student in this program, you will have access to our support system, which includes:

  • Academic and personal counseling
  • Financial counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Academic workshops and seminars
  • Tutoring

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

NYU CSTEP's purpose is to grow opportunities for low-income students to pursue professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science technology and health related fields. During their course of study at NYU CSTEP scholars receive financial, academic and counseling support, and particpate in a six-week first year summer program, along with other HEOP scholars, before the fall term begins.

CSTEP scholars receive the same academic and counseling services that HEOP scholars receive, and participate in the same six-week first year summer program before their fall enrollment begins.