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Have a question for Undergraduate Admissions? Contact us.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box D
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, N.Y. 14778
Phone: (716) 375-2400 
Toll-Free: (800) 462-5050
Fax: (716) 375-4005
admissions@sbu.edu

Have a question for Graduate Admissions? Contact us.

Phone: (716) 375-2021 
Toll-Free: (800) 462-5050
Fax: (716) 375-4015
gradsch@sbu.edu

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How to Apply

HEOP Application Process

  • Complete St. Bonaventure University's admission application; be sure you check the appropriate HEOP box on the second page. Click here for the Application. 
  • Submit at least two letters of recommendation, preferably from your guidance counselor and English teacher.
  • Submit an official high school transcript or copy of GED scores.
  • Submit SAT or ACT test scores.
  • Submit a brief essay highlighting the major events which have influenced your education and the reasons for desiring a college education (1-2 pages).

All requested information must be forwarded to:
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box D
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, New York 14778
Phone: (800) 462-5050 or (716) 375-2400

Additional Information Required   

  • A signed copy of the Free Application for Student Federal Aid Form (FAFSA).
  • Documentation of income for the previous calendar year (signed copy of 1040 income tax form and proof of Social Services, Social Security, Veterans, Unemployment and/or Disability benefits)
Additional information must be forwarded to:
Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program 
St. Bonaventure University 
St. Bonaventure, New York 14778 
Phone: (800) 462-5050 or (716) 375-2402

Required Financial Documentation

As documentation is completed, mail or fax a copy directly to the HEOP office, have the student keep a copy, and mail the original to the appropriate destination.
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA)
  • Tuition Assistance Program Form (TAP)
  • Resident Alien Card (Green Card)
  • Signed copies of Parents' Prior Year 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ forms and W-2 forms or signed non-filing statement
  • Signed copies of Student's Prior Year 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ forms and W-2 forms or signed non-filing statement
  • Documentation from Department of Social Services indicating the total funding received in the prior calendar year (this must include all recipients names and Social Security numbers)
  • Foster care letter from appropriate agency confirming status and specifying the total amount of income received in the prior calendar year through Social Services or other agencies/programs
  • Verification of child support including amount received and each child's name and Social Security number
  • Statement of Unemployment
  • Statement of Workman's Compensation
  • Form 1099 from Social Security Administration indicating the total funding received in the prior calendar year (this must include all recipients' names and Social Security numbers)

Transfer Students 

Transfer students must submit official college transcript(s) and a transfer application which verifies EOP, HEOP, or SEEK participation at a previous institution.

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