HEOP

Personalized academic advising, tutoring, and counseling to ensure student success. HEOP students at Pratt have access to a comprehensive support system, including:

• Personal Counseling: Each student is assigned a counselor who provides academic strategies, financial aid guidance, and personal support.
• Academic Advising: In collaboration with Undergraduate Advising, students receive tailored academic planning and course selection assistance.
• Tutoring Services: Access to one-on-one tutoring sessions and academic workshops to reinforce learning.
• Career Counseling: Assistance with career exploration and planning, including guidance on internships and job opportunities.

Financial aid packages may include grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. HEOP students are eligible to receive financial support for five years of enrollment and generally receive monies from the following sources:

• Federal/State Grants and Loans: PELL Grant; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG); TAP Grant; Federal Work-Study; Federal Stafford Loan
• HEOP Grants: State HEOP Tuition Grant, Pratt HEOP Tuition Grant, Semester Supply Allowance, Commuter Stipends, on-campus housing grant for double room occupancy, and selected campus meal plan.

A mandatory four-week residential program held in July to prepare incoming students for the academic and social aspects of college life, including:

• Fundamental Art and Design Courses
• Engaging Weekend Activities
• Peer Mentorship
• Workshops on Campus Resources
  

• Students must be high school graduates or possess a state-approved equivalency diploma.
• Students’ academic profiles, including high school transcripts, College Board scores, educational history, and design portfolio (if applicable), must indicate their eligibility for HEOP. For example, the GPA requirements are 2.5-3.7, or the portfolio score must be 75 or below.
• Students must demonstrate potential for completing the undergraduate program to which they are applying.

HEOP applicants must provide financial documentation to confirm economic eligibility based on the guidelines below. 

To be considered economically disadvantaged, a student’s family income must either not exceed the amount for its family size or must conform to one of these exceptions:

• The student’s family receives Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Department of Social Services, or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance. 
• The student is in foster care as established by the court.
• The student is a ward of the state or county.

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for consideration. Verification of enrollment in an opportunity program (EOP, HEOP, SEEK, CD) is required for transfer eligibility. The HEOP transfer verification form must be completed by the previous institution(s) in which the student was enrolled for proof of enrollment in an opportunity program and submitted via email to heop@pratt.edu. 

For those who are financially and academically eligible, we encourage you to apply! Learn more about Applying to HEOP.

If you’re a former HEOP student ready to return to Pratt, we’re here to support your journey back.

To be considered for re-admission through HEOP:

• Demonstrate Readiness: Show your commitment to academic progress and meet any conditions required by Pratt for re-entry.
• Meet with HEOP Counselor: Contact HEOP Counselor Aurora Robinson at arobi802@pratt.edu or call 917.636.3524 to schedule a meeting to discuss eligibility for returning and the next steps. Please note that program seats are limited and not guaranteed. limited and not guaranteed.
• Apply for Re-Admission: Complete Pratt’s Readmission Form. If previously dismissed, submit a letter of appeal to the Academic Committee.
• Update Financial Aid Documents: Submit a new FAFSA and TAP application to determine continued financial aid eligibility.

Recommended communication deadline:

• Fall Semester Return: May 1
• Spring Semester Return: October 1