Economic Eligibility Criteria*
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Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
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Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
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1
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$28,953
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2
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$39,128
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3
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$43,303
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4
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$59,478
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5
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$69,653
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6
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$79,828
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7
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$90,003
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8
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$100,178
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For each family member in excess of 8
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Add $10,175
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This chart is based on the HEOP/EOP 2025 income guidelines that apply to the 2024 income year for the 2026-27 entering class. It is subject to change. Families with accumulation of assets may not be eligible. |
HEOP: What You Need To Do
In order to confirm your eligibility, promptly submit the following documents:
- Complete and return the economic eligibility form and supporting documents listed on your Financial Aid To-Do list in MySlice. You may refer to the instructions in your Applicant Portal for accessing MySlice. Information reported on the economic eligibility form must be as accurate as possible or your final admission decision could be rescinded.
- Submit the online application for New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). You can access the application by going to the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website at hesc.ny.gov. You must list Syracuse University’s HESC school code 0985.
Additional Information
- If you are admitted through HEOP you are required to attend and complete a six-week summer bridge program on the Syracuse University campus. The University and HEOP cover housing, meals, tuition, and book expenses incurred for the six-week program.
- Due to Syracuse University regulations, please be aware that incoming HEOP students are ineligible to practice or compete in inter-collegiate athletics during their first year.
Contact Us
If you have further questions regarding HEOP or SSS, please contact us at 315.443.3867 or by email:
