Admissions Requirements and Eligibility
In order to be eligible for HEOP, applicants must
Reside in New York State and be high school graduates.
Demonstrate (through academic records) a need for HEOP support services.
Meet economic eligibility criteria set by the New York State Education Department (see below).
Economic documentation for HEOP and NOP
HEOP Economic Eligibility: Household income can be at or below the amounts listed for the number of family members with the exception of the "single head of household" instruction.
An additional $2,710 may be added to the following figures for a single head of household.
Size of household | Amount |
1 household member: | $16,060 |
2 household members: | $21,630 |
3 household members: | $27,210 |
4 household members: | $32,790 |
5 household members: | $38,360 |
6 household members: | $43,960 |
7 or more household members: | $49,500 plus $5,570 for each additional family member thereafter |