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HEOP and SSS Information

From academic advisement and monitoring to tutoring and counseling, these programs can match you with dedicated, experienced support professionals who will help you achieve your academic goals.

New York State Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

You recently received notification that the Admissions Committee is currently reviewing your application for admission to Syracuse University through the sponsorship of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). The HEOP program has strict eligibility guidelines, along with limited enrollment. Before you prepare your HEOP application materials, please read the following important information.

To be eligible for HEOP, you must meet the following New York State criteria:

  • Have permanent residence in New York State
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Attend and successfully complete a mandatory six-week summer bridge program
  • Meet NYS economic eligibility guidelines (see below)

Economic Eligibility Criteria*

Total # of Family Members (including head of household) Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
1
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$26,973
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
2
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$36,482
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
3
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$45,991
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
4
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$55,500
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
5
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$65,009
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
6
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$74,518
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
7
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$84,027
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
8
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
$93,536
Total # of Family Members (including head of household)
For each family member in excess of 8
 Total Annual Income in Preceding Calendar Year
add $9,509

This chart is based on the HEOP/EOP 2024 income guidelines that apply to the 2022 income year for the 2024-25 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 mail the following documents:

For dependent students:

  • If your parent/s filed taxes in 2022, submit signed copies of your parents' 2022 federal tax forms with all schedules
  • If your parent/s did not file taxes in 2022, submit a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS


For independent students:

  • If you filed taxes as an independent in 2022, submit signed copies of your 2022 federal tax forms with all schedules
  • If you did not file taxes in 2022, submit a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS

These documents should be mailed to:

Syracuse University
Enrollment Processing – Undergraduate Admissions
400 Ostrom Ave
Syracuse, NY 13244

If your parents are divorced, separated, or were never married to each other, then your noncustodial parent will need to file the CSS Non-Custodial Profile (NCP). If you have a special circumstance that would make it difficult to submit the NCP, email finaidU1@syr.edu for further information.

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.

Student Support Services (SSS)

Congratulations on your admissions and your invitation to participate in Student Support Services (SSS) at Syracuse University. You may choose to attend Syracuse University with or without participation in Student Support Services.

Program Qualifications

  • Meet federal low-income guidelines
     You must provide evidence that meets the federal low-income guidelines for taxable income (see below.) This evidence must be from financial aid applications and requested income tax or social security documents.

And one of the following:

  • First-generation college student
     If neither of your parents (or custodial parent in the case of a single parent household) has a Bachelor’s *four year) degree, you are considered a first-generation college student.
  • Student with a documented disability
     To qualify as a student with a documented disability, you must have acceptable documentation on file in the Office of Disability Services or present that documentation with your application.

Federal TRIO Programs-Current-Year Low-Income Levels

(Effective January 11, 2024 until further notice)

Size of Family Unit 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions Alaska Hawaii
Size of Family Unit
1
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 22,590
 Alaska
$ 28,215
 Hawaii
$ 25,965
Size of Family Unit
2
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 30,660
 Alaska
$ 38,310
 Hawaii
$ 35,250
Size of Family Unit
3
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 38,730
 Alaska
$ 48,405
 Hawaii
$ 44,535
Size of Family Unit
4
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 46,800
 Alaska
$ 58,500
 Hawaii
$ 53,820
Size of Family Unit
5
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 54,870
 Alaska
$ 68,595
 Hawaii
$ 63,105
Size of Family Unit
6
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 62,940
 Alaska
$ 78,690
 Hawaii
$ 72,390
Size of Family Unit
7
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 71,010
 Alaska
$ 88,785
 Hawaii
$ 81,675
Size of Family Unit
8
 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions
$ 79,080
 Alaska
$ 98,880
 Hawaii
$ 90,960

For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $8,070 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $10,095 for Alaska; and $9,285 for Hawaii. The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount. The figures shown under family income represent amounts equal to 150 percent of the family income levels established by the Census Bureau for determining poverty status. The poverty guidelines are in effect as of January 11, 2024. Federal Register notice was published January 17, 2024.

The Student Support Services program has limited enrollment and is on a first-come, first-served basis. A SSS Checklist Cover Sheet will assist you in providing all required documentation.

SSS: What You Need To Do

In order to confirm your eligibility, promptly mail the following documents:

For dependent students:

  • If your parent/s filed taxes in 2022, submit signed copies of your parents' 2022 federal tax forms with all schedules
  • If your parent/s did not file taxes in 2022, submit a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS


For independent students:

  • If you filed taxes as an independent in 2022, submit signed copies of your 2022 federal tax forms with all schedules
  • If you did not file taxes in 2022, submit a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS

These documents should be mailed to:

Syracuse University
Enrollment Processing – Undergraduate Admissions
400 Ostrom Ave
Syracuse, NY 13244

Contact Us

If you have further questions regarding HEOP or SSS, please contact us at 315.443.3867 or by email:

Contact HEOP

Marieke Kearns
suheop@syr.edu

Contact SSS

Amy Messersmith
sss@syr.edu