Wingspan Opportunity Programs

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) was created to provide a broad range of services like financial support, meals and supplies to New York State residents who meet both academic and financial thresholds set by the higher education institution.

The HEOP program was created in 1969 by the New York State Legislature and is a partnership between the State of New York and Hilbert College. Through the financial support for tuition and fees, housing and an unlimited meal plan as well as books and supplies, HEOP students strengthen their skill sets and achieve lifelong success at Hilbert College.

Students enrolled as Assisi Scholars are selected by the Office of Admission upon application for Admission to Hilbert and receive a $5,000 annual merit scholarship in addition to other financial aid opportunities. Submission of an Admission essay and letter(s) of recommendation are highly encouraged. Assisi Scholars benefit from credit bearing, developmental coursework to strengthen reading, writing, and study skills in addition to the supportive services delivered by our academic support specialists.

The Hawk's Level-Up Program was established to support students from underserved communities. Initially, this scholarship opportunity was available to students from seven specific high schools in the Cleveland metropolitan area.

We're excited to expand this initiative to Western New York!

Now, graduating seniors from high-needs high schools within Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Monroe Counties are eligible to apply. To qualify, a high school must have over 50% of its students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches.

As part of our partnership with Say Yes to Education, Hilbert offers a limited number of full-tuition scholarships to students who meet Say Yes requirements. Say Yes Scholarships are applied as a waiver of any remaining cost of tuition after need-based financial aid and other Hilbert scholarship(s) have been applied.

Enroll full-time at a Say Yes college within one year of high school graduation. Transfer students can enroll at any time. Students can choose to study on-campus, or go online with Hilbert College Global.