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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:

  1. Submit the Common App Application to Pratt Institute:
  2. 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 
  3. 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.