<p>i got a letter stating that my app had been referred to the opportunity programs and that i have to go to a 3 hour information session and interview on march 24th. does anyone have any information on this? all i found out on the nyu site was that this was for economically challenged minorities.. does anyone have any info on this program or wat takes place during the interview?</p>
<p>NYU offers two special programs for residents of New York State. </p>
<p>Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Sponsored by the New York State Department of Education, the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at NYU is designed to assist students who are residents of New York State who are academically and educationally disadvantaged. In addition to financial assistance, students in the program receive supportive services including counseling and tutoring to help ensure their success. Students must meet academic and family income guidelines to be eligible, and must attend an eight-week summer program prior to the start of their freshman year. No special application is required for HEOP consideration, and New York State residents are automatically reviewed for eligibility during our normal application review process. </p>
<p>Click here for NYU's HEOP Information Site. </p>
<p>Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
CSTEP is a NYU program for New York State residents underrepresented in business, law, science, and health-related programs who do not qualify for the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). CSTEP students receive the same academic and counseling services that HEOP students receive, and participate in the same eight-week summer program before their freshman year. No special application is required for CSTEP consideration, and New York State residents are automatically reviewed for eligibility during our normal application review process. </p>
<p>To be eligible for HEOP, a first-time college applicant must:</p>
<p>apply for admission to a New York University degree program
be a New York State resident
hold a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Armed Forces Equivalency Diploma, etc.
possess a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
have a combined SAT score between 1000 and 1250
meet low - income eligibility guidelines
complete a one-on-one interview </p>
<p>If you are accepted to HEOP, NYU will provide the following:</p>
<p>The cost for financing HEOP students education is covered by a combination of the following:</p>
<p>University scholarship
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Pell grant
College work-study
Low-interest loans</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nyu.edu/op/heop/%5B/url%5D">http://www.nyu.edu/op/heop/</a></p>
<p>Good luck on your interview</p>