Application Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in HCOP programs, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. (This includes individuals with a Permanent Resident Card, also known as a Green Card.)
- Be economically, educationally and/or socially disadvantaged.
- Submit a completed application form.
- Submit two letters of recommendation on institutional letterhead.
- Complete required personal statements or essays specific to the program.
Application Process
Application requirements vary by program. Applicants should carefully review program-specific eligibility and submission instructions.
General application components include:
- Online application form
- Personal statement or essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts (if applicable)
Questions?
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