Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities looking for college opportunities.

Provides a broad range of services to New York State residents. Because of educational and economic circumstances, these students would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary educational institution. All HEOP candidates must apply to the college through the general admissions process even if they were introduced to the HEOP by members of the HEOP team. Candidates who want to be considered for HEOP should be sure to request financial aid assistance on their general admissions application. The HEOP team reviews all potential candidate applications to ensure compliance with New York State guidelines. Financial Aid must be completed and filed with all supporting documentation for consideration. Transfer students must provide verification of their participation in another opportunity program. The HEOP team interviews all students who meet the academic and economic guidelines. College Readiness exams are scheduled alongside the interview. The number of students admitted into this program is limited, so students are strongly encouraged to apply and complete all the steps in the admissions process as early as possible for the upcoming year. Call for more detailed information.

Provides a variety of educational, interesting and fun opportunities to meet new people and promote lifelong learning. Courses are offered in: Adult Auto/Defensive Driving; Boating; College Prep; Creative Arts; Financial & Legal; Health & Wellness; Music & Performing Arts; Physical Fitness; Special Interests and Stitchery. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information of course offered.  

Works to enhance quality of life, financial stability, and economic independence for individuals and families. Offers one-stop assistance in a confidential environment to community members. Assistance available year round to help families improve financial management skills and succeed in the workforce. Services include: - Benefits Eligibility and Assistance - Financial Education Workshops - One-on-One Financial Mentoring - Banking Assistance - Education and Career Counseling - Resume and Job Development - Homeownership Assistance - College Entrance Assistance - Assistance completing the Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) - Free Community Events - Free Tax Preparation Assistance for income eligible taxpayers (see separate listing for VITA at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers)

Assists middle and high school students prepare for their financial futures and transition into college and careers. Offers individualized assistance in filling out the FAFSA and applying for scholarships as well as classes on financial literacy.

Prepares underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students for college and their pursuit of careers in math, science, technology, and the health-related or licensed professions.

* Provides services and programs to the residents of the area served including: College Bound - program for high school-aged youth to support and encourage applying to and attending college. Community Outreach - Information and referral program to services that assist in achieving self-sufficiency. Childhood counseling and Intervention program Family preservation program - Improves family and school functioning to prevent out-of-home placement for at-risk youth. Individual, couple, family, and group counseling Healthy Relationships of the Finger Lakes - offers programs for young couples, parents, and other family members designed to build strong relationships and improve parenting skills.

Serves the unemployed and underemployed community of Erie County through our STEPS Program Initiative. We identify employment opportunities from local employers and match them with skilled workers. Serves the educational and training needs of the community through college prep services and FAFSA submission assistance.

Services include enrichment courses in math, science, engineering, technology; tutoring; academic advisement; internships; counseling; SAT preparation workshops; college admissions and financial aid seminars; and career planning activities. Program staff provide services during the summer as well as throughout the academic year. Offers tutoring positions to undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior years as well as to graduate students at Buffalo State College.

A year-round college prep program that helps 9th-12th grade students complete high school and enroll in college. Services include in-school weekly advisement, mentoring, tutoring, college visits, SAT/ACT prep classes, cultural activities, a 6 week summer program, workshops, and financial aid advisement.

Designed to expose Hispanic high school students to college life while gaining the know-how, skills, resources, and confidence to pursue a college degree. This program is an exciting way to gain college experience while giving you the opportunity to learn about Adelphi and meet with current students, faculty and staff. To participate in this program, a student must: Be of Hispanic background; A rising senior and in good academic standing and demonstrate qualities of potential and promise. Self-nominations are welcomed. Call for more detailed information.

Services are designed to meet the unique educational needs of currently enrolled students with documented permanent/ temporary disabilities or disabling medical conditions. The Disability Services Center (DSC) is dedicated to the principle that equal opportunity be afforded each student to realize his/her fullest potential. The goal is to assist students with disabilities to function as independently as possible, and to ensure a comprehensively accessible college experience where individuals with disabilities have the same access to programs, opportunities and activities as all other students at the college. DSC offers its services to all students in face-to-face, remote, live-stream, hybrid, online courses and distance education programs. Documentation about your disability will need to be provided. Please contact the Disability Services Center to discuss your reasonable accommodations.

In collaboration with The Mary Quinn's Mark Foundation the MOST Program provides individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to identify and develop the social and academic skills required to successfully transition into a meaningful and engaged adult life while participating in a fully inclusive college experience. Beyond their classrooms, students are encouraged to explore and utilize campus facilities and join campus activities based on their individual areas of talents and interests. The MOST Program is a three- year college experience program. Students in years one and two are considered MOST Program students while students who have transitioned into year three are considered Capstone: Connect to Community Program students. Students in all three years attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities on the Molloy University campus. Call for detailed information regarding admission and application requirements.

This program focuses primarily on low income, first generation high school juniors and seniors. The program is designed to enable participants to reach challenging academic standards so that they enroll into college and/or remain in college through graduation.

Provides tutors and other support services to low income or first generation high school students, to complete high school and prepare them to enroll in college.

Provide access, academic support, and/or financial assistance to underserved students who show promise for college success. We serve students at all stages of life and learning, full or part time. SUNY Empire offers three opportunity programs: SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP): A program for full-time, first-time freshmen and full-time opportunity program transfer students; Empire State Opportunity Program (ESOP): A program for full-time and part-time transfer students; Empire Promise Program (EPP): A program for first-time freshmen, continuing students, and transfer students and SUNY Empire also supports SUNY’s Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI), a state-funded program that connects youth in foster care, eligible orphans, or wards of the court who are accepted into SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) with academic support services and financial assistance to help enroll in, pay for, and successfully complete college. Call for detailed information regarding each program.

Offers a Summer Pre-College Program that is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. The summer program features an updated curriculum that will allow students to explore an academic area of interest, participate in college preparedness workshops, and discover all that Adelphi University has to offer. Students will experience Adelphi’s personalized approach to education and enroll in our Summer Pre-College programs, which include residential credit-bearing experiences on our Garden City campus; You will work with our professors and instructors, and meet with experts in the field and You will go on exciting off-campus trips, including to nearby New York City. If you choose a credit-bearing program, you will walk away with three transferable college credits. Call for detailed information.

Offers courses in Test Prep. Sample course offerings include: GRE Prep Series; LSAT-Preparation-Series; SAT/ACT Prep Series; Prepare for GED t Series; Prepare for the GED® Test; SAT/ACT Prep Course - Part 1; Praxis Core Preparation; SAT/ACT Prep Course - Part 2; GRE Preparation - Part 1 (Verbal and Analytical); Prepare for the GED® Math Test; GRE Preparation - Part 2 (Quantitative); GMAT Preparation and Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (Self-Paced Tutorial). Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Provides career counseling to individuals to help them with appropriate job choices based on skills and knowledge, which includes helping them with the process of going back to school (how to apply, financial aid, trade school or college, etc.)

Provides help for students with special needs on preparing for college entrance exams. Services include practice tests, study habit and learning styles evaluation, and vocation/careers assessment.

Offers various programs to support students, such as helping high school seniors transition from high school to college life, including prevention-related workshops for 6th and 7th graders, and social skills training for 8th grade students.

Designed to provide the opportunity of a college education to capable students who are historically disadvantaged due to limited financial resources and inadequate academic preparation. EOP students are provided ongoing support services and resources to help insure their collegiate success. Once admitted to the college via EOP, students have access to a myriad of services including but not limited to academic, pre-professional and personal counseling; tutoring; workshops; advocacy; and supplemental financial support. The Educational Opportunity Program is committed to excellence and seeks students who are truly motivated and willing to work hard to achieve their goals. Eligible students for the EOP program are students who are: Students who are residents of New York State; Students who have a high school diploma or its equivalent; Students who do not meet the regular admissions requirements of SUNY Farmingdale, but fall within the range of EOP standards and demonstrate academic potential; Students who are historically disadvantaged and meet the economic guidelines of eligibility as established by the Office of Special Programs in Albany and Students of all ethnic origins, if the above requirements are met, and meet the 2023-24 Income Guidelines specified. For more details, please contact the EOP office directly.

Offers guidance to teenagers and young adults who want to go to college or technical school, including with help searching for financial assistance. Also provides pre-job training with interview skills, resume writing, entering the military, etc.

* Provides individuals with all types of disabilities and their families with information, navigation assistance, and linkages to resources.* Provides college access information and assistance for students with developmental disabilities.* Works with local agencies, school districts, and colleges on disability issues.