Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

The principal mission of HEOP at Mount Saint Mary College is to provide educational opportunity and support to traditionally underserved students. These students have strong academic and personal potential, but would otherwise be excluded from higher education due to circumstances of academic and economic disadvantage. MSMC HEOP emphasizes academic achievement, leadership, development, and service. Students must meet the income eligibility guidelines established by the Board of Regents and are admitted without regard to age, gender, creed, sexual orientation, race, or disability.

To be determined eligible for HEOP, applicants must apply and provide the appropriate documents to the HEOP Office at the Mount. Please note that requirements for HEOP are slightly different than the traditional requirements of MSMC (please visit our website for details). In addition, the HEOP admission deadline is typically earlier than the traditional admission deadline at MSMC. Once selected and admitted, HEOP participants may continue in the program until degree completion (maximum of 10 academic semesters) with awards available for various periods depending on the duration of their academic program.

All HEOP students must file the FAFSA to be considered for aid from HEOP as well as from other state and federally funded programs. The amount of financial aid and other support provided depends upon a student's financial need. Recipients must meet requirements for academic progress determined by the College. Each recipient must also apply for TAP and follow through with the appropriate paperwork each year in order for funds to be disbursed. TAP is limited to five years of eligibility for HEOP students. All students must achieve a 2.0 Grade Point Average by the end of their sophomore year to continue to receive TAP awards. Please visit www.msmc.edu/heop for more details.