Eligibility Requirements

  1. Be a resident of New York State for one year preceding your term of entry into HEOP
  2. Apply for admission to the incoming fall first-year class
  3. Meet academic eligibility requirements set forth by the College
  4. Meet economic eligibility requirements set forth by New York State Education Department

Application Process

First-Year Students

  1. Complete the First-Year Student Application for Admission with essay
  2. Mark interest in HEOP on the admission application where appropriate
  3. Submit an official high school transcript or a copy of GED scores
  4. Submit official SAT or ACT test scores

    • SAT Scores

      1. Visit collegeboard.org and click on “My SAT” to log into your dashboard
      2. Click on the score report you want to send, and under your score, click on the “View Details” button
      3. In the top right corner, click the “Download Report” button and a PDF should download to your computer
      4. If you have multiple reports you wish to send since we do “super-score,” repeat steps 1 through 3
      5. Email PDF score reports to [email protected]
    • ACT Scores
      1. Visit act.org and click on the “Sign In” button
      2. Click on “View Scores” and select the test date of the report you wish to send
      3. In the top right corner of the page, click “Download Student Score Report PDF” to download your report to your computer
      4. If you have multiple reports you wish to send since we do “super-score,” repeat steps 1 through 3
      5. Email PDF score reports to [email protected]
  5. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application as early as October 1 and before March 1. Please use the University of Mount Saint Vincent’s FAFSA code 002703 or TAP code 0130

Please note: If the academic eligibility requirements are met, the application process continues with the steps below.

  1. Submit the following financial documentation to determine economic eligibility: 
    1. A signed copy of prior year NYS Tax Return
      1. If your family did not file taxes in 2018, please provide proof of non-filer status and alternative proof of income
      2. Proof of non-filer status includes a 4506-T Request Form and Letter from the IRS (#7 on 4506-T Request Form) Verifying Non-Tax Filer Status
    2. A signed copy of 1040 used to complete the FAFSA
      1. See above if you are a non-tax filer
    3. Copy of prior year IRS Tax Transcript
      1. This may be requested online at ​irs.gov/get-transcript​ or by calling 1-800-908-9946​
      2. It may take 10 to 14 business days for the transcript to be sent to you via mail if you filed taxes electronically. If you filed a paper tax return, it may take four to six weeks. Be sure to allow yourself sufficient time to collect this documentation to meet enrollment deadlines.
    4. Proof of Public Assistance if provided to you (i.e. food stamps, rent subsidies, social security benefits)

Please note: If the economic eligibility requirements are met, then the application process continues with the final step of completing an on-campus interview with the HEOP Office.

Transfer Students

  1. Complete the University of Mount Saint Vincent Transfer Application for Admission with essay
  2. Mark interest in HEOP on the admission application where appropriate
  3. Submit an official high school transcript or a copy of GED scores
  4. Submit your college transcript from a current NYS college/university
  5. Complete and submit the HEOP Transfer Form
  6. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application as early as October 1 and before March 1. Please use the University of Mount Saint Vincent’s FAFSA code 002703 or TAP code 0130

HEOP Eligibility Checklist

Contact
(718) 405-3445
[email protected]
Elizabeth Seton Library Room 201-204