Applying to HEOP

If you meet the financial and academic eligibility requirements, please complete the following items for consideration in the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). While the suggested deadline to apply is February 2, applications may still be accepted after this date. To learn more about HEOP funding, please visit our HEOP page.

There are three parts to a HEOP application:

Submit the Common App Application to Pratt Institute:
- Apply Online
- Submit your portfolio, if required for your program
- Please visit the Admission Application instructions for more information.
- Questions on Applying? Contact Michael Barry at mbarry@pratt.edu
Economic Eligibility Review
- Complete 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)
- Create Slideroom account, or login to your existing account used when uploading your portfolio:
  - Complete “HEOP Application”
  - Upload Financial Documentation
    - For more information on the types of financial documents required for submission, please refer to the financial document list below.
  - Submit for Review
- Transfer Students must submit HEOP Transfer Verification Form completed by the director of the affiliated Opportunity Program from their previous institution.
- Questions on HEOP Application and Economic Review? Contact us at 718-636-3524 or heop@pratt.edu
Personal Interview
- Once the HEOP Office has determined that an applicant is academically and economically eligible, the applicant will receive an invitation for a personal interview. The HEOP Staff will conduct the interview via an electronic platform or on campus. Applicants are encouraged to share 2-3 pieces of artwork from their Pratt Admissions Portfolio during their interview.

A final HEOP Admission decision will be made after the Personal Interview process is completed.

You must submit the following documents for eligibility review:

HEOP Application
2022 & 2023 Tax Return Transcripts requested from the IRS.
- The IRS website is www.irs.gov Make sure to request a Tax Return Transcript with all pages. You must request these tax transcripts, whether you filed taxes or not. If you did not file taxes, you must bring an IRS letter indicating you did not file tax(es) for that year(s).
Copy of the 2025-2026 FAFSA
- Make sure to list Pratt Institute, code 002798, as one of the schools to receive your information. Attach a signed copy of your FAFSA or Student Aid Report (SAR).
Copy of the TAP application.
- The tuition Assistance Program (TAP), School Code 0615, for Pratt Institute.
Copy of Alien Registration Card (if not a US Citizen), Both sides of the card
Copy of Immunization Record and Insurance Card (if applicable)
Social Security Card with signature
Provide legal guardianship documentation and Parent(s) Death Certificate(s), if applicable.
Complete the other forms attached to this application that pertain to your particular situation.

1. Work Income Copies of tax return transcripts from the IRS for the years 2023 and 2022. You can request tax return transcripts online by going to https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript	7. Child Support. A signed statement from parent(s) of the total amounts received in 2023. Complete and notarize the receipt or non-receipt of the child support form.
2. Social Security All 1099 forms for 2023 received from the Social Security Administration for each person in the household who received these benefits.	8. No parent(s) tax return filed. Request an IRS tax return transcript for years 2022 and 2023. The IRS will send you a letter you did not file. Bring that letter to HEOP as proof of a tax non-filer. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Statement from the Social Security Administration listing total amounts. Received in 2023 by all family members.	9. No student tax filed. If the student did not file taxes, they must fill out the Student Non-Filer’s tax forms included with this application and have them notarized.
4. Copy of annual pension payments. Parent(s) must submit the 1099-R statement showing the amount that they receive from their pension.	10. Section 8/NYCHA Housing Documentation from the Section 8/NYCHA Departments
5. Public Assistance/Food Stamps Documentation from Social Services agency of total benefits received in 2023 by all family members	11. Other income. A signed statement from parent(s) of the total amounts received in 2023 from any other source not listed above.
6. Ward of the State/Foster care. Letter from the foster care agency

The Higher Education Opportunity Program is for New York State Students who need academic and financial aid
assistance. Eligibility for the program is subject to academic and economic criteria.

To be eligible for admission to Arthur O. Eve HEOP, you must be:

New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment
Ineligible for admission under traditional standards, but demonstrate potential for completing a college program
In need of financial assistance within established income guideline

The table below lists financial guidelines for the 2025-2026 academic year:

# in household	Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG)	2025 HEOP Guidelines (185% of FPG)
1	$15,060	$27,861
2	$20,440	$37,814
3	$25,820	$47,767
4	$31,200	$57,720
5	$36,580	$67,673
6	$41,960	$77,626
7	$47,340	$87,579
8	$52,720	$97,532
9	$58,100	$107,485
10	$63,480	$117,438
11	$68,860	$127,391

2025 HEOP Guidelines are determined based on 2023 household income (prior-prior) and 2024 HHS/NPG

For families/households with 8+ people, $9953 was added to the amount for each additional person

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-fpl

Applying to HEOP

Application Checklist

HEOP Financial Documents Lists

Freshman Applicant Eligibility Information

Additional Resources