General

HEOP applicants must be a resident of New York State for one year prior to the first term of enrollment. For additional information, please visit:
http://www.hws.edu/admissions/finedu_opprograms.aspx

Academic

Must have acquired a high school diploma or the equivalent, be non-admissible by the College’s regular admissions standards and demonstrate an ability to succeed academically despite a historically disadvantaged background.

 Economic

The applicant or his/her family must also meet one or more of the following economic requirements:
Earn a yearly income not in excess of New York State economic guidelines for HEOP on the prior page. For more information, please visit http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/resources/opportunities/index.asp.
Receive, or be a dependent of an individual receiving, either Aid to Dependent Children, Home Relief or Family Day Care payments through a New York State or country Department of Social Services.
Live with foster parents who do not provide economic support for college.
Be a “ward” of the court.

Number of Dependents

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

$15,140
$20,390
$25,650
$30,900
$36,150
$41,410
$46,660¹

$15,590
$21,000
$26,420
$31,830
$37,240
$42,650
$48,060²

$16,060
$21,630
$27,210
$32,790
$38,360
$43,960
$49,500³

This add-on allowance cannot be combined with the add-on amount shown below

Add $5,250 for two workers or for one worker as sole support of a one-parent
family*

Add $5,410 for two workers or for one worker as sole support of a one-parent
family*

Add $5,570 for two workers or for one worker as sole support of a one-parent
family*

This add-on allowance cannot be combined with the add-on amount shown above

Add $2,630 for a household supported by one member working two or more jobs at the same time.

Add $2,710 for a household supported by one member working two or more jobs at the same time.

Add $2,790 for a household supported by one member working two or more jobs at the same time.