Five Towns College

Furthermore, Five Towns College is the only private institution in Suffolk County, NY that participates in the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). Funded in part by NYS, this program is for economically and academically disadvantaged individuals who do not meet the standards for regular enrollment. However, to give this population a chance to become a Five Towns College student, additional and supplemental mentoring and academic support is provided through HEOP. The College is very proud of its involvement in this program. A small private institution offers lower-income and first-generation students a chance to have better learning outcomes. A caring environment, strong support system, and low faculty to student ratio create a great setting for learning and education to thrive. This translates into confident students, high engagement in the educational process, and faculty awareness and involvement that promote student success.