Graduate Opportunity Program

What is the Graduate Opportunity Program?

The Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) provides partial tuition assistance to New York State Opportunity Program (EOP, HEOP, SEEK) graduates who are admitted to a graduate degree program at a participating SUNY campus. GOP tuition scholarships are supported by participating institutions and are contingent upon the availability of funding.

Who is eligible for the Graduate Opportunity Program?

The Graduate Opportunity Program is available to qualified students who:

• Have earned an undergraduate degree while enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) or CUNY Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) program
• Are enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program at a participating SUNY campus
• Are New York State residents

What is the application procedure?

Students must apply and be admitted to a participating campus prior to approval of Graduate Opportunity Program funding. Documentation of a student's prior status as an opportunity program student is also required. Students who are interested in graduate study are encouraged to consult with their undergraduate program director. Funding is limited and awards are not guaranteed for all who apply.