HEOP/CSTEP AND PIPELINE PROGRAMS

MAY 23, 2019

HEOP/CSTEP ANDPIPELINE PROGRAMS

AT NYU

TEMI PEDROASSISTANT DIRECTOR

OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AT NYU

HEOPThe Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides a means for traditionally underserved, low-income students to obtain admission to NYU and to receive academic and financial support during their course of study at the University. Through NYU OP, HEOP students are provided with full-need packaging including housing.

CSTEPThe Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) provides a means for students who are historically underrepresented in STEM areas and licensed professions to obtain admission to NYU. OP provides academic support for students to major in a STEM area during their course of study at NYU.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizen of Permanent Resident

New York State Resident

Strong academic potential

Consistent high school record with A’s and B’s

SAT - Math & EBRW between 1100 and 1300

Inadmissible to NYU through general admission

Meet NYSED economic eligibility guidelines

Students can apply to any of the 10 undergraduate schools and colleges

Full-need packaging inclusive of: NYU scholarship, TAP, Pell Grant, federal subsidized loan, and HEOP stipend

Financial aid for on-campus housing beginning with the first-year

HEOP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students pursuing STEM areas, health-related fields, or professional licensure

Applicants must identify as African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Alaskan Native

Applicants who identify as White or Asian/Pacific Islander are eligible based on the NYSED economic eligibility criteria

CSTEP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

INCOME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

# of Members in Household (including head of household)

Total Annual Income for the 2017 Calendar Year

1 $22,459

2 $30,451

3 $38,443

4 $46,435

5 $54,427

6 $62,419

7 $70,411

8 $78,403

*Add $7,992 for each family member in excess of 8

The economic guidelines are based

on 185% of the 2018 annual poverty

guidelines published by the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services

ADMISSIONS PROCESS FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

Students apply using the Common Application • Early Decision I – November 1• Early Decision II – January 1• Regular Decision – January 1

Review by the NYU Admissions Office

Referral to the Opportunity Programs • Group Information Session• Program Interview• Eligibility Review

Final Application Review

Notifications:• Early Decision I - December 15• Early Decision II - February 15• Regular Decision - April 1

All forms are required:

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

2. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

3. CSS Profile from the Custodial Parent

4. CSS Profile from the Noncustodial Parent (if applicable)

-OR-

5. CSS Profile Waiver Request for the Noncustodial Parent

WHAT TRIPS UP APPLICANTS

Not checking emails regularly (including spam folder)

Late response or no response

Incomplete information

Parent(s) signature not on federal income tax returns

FAFSA not updated

Required documents not notarized

HOW WE SUPPORT STUDENTSPre-Freshman Summer Program (July – August)Prior to matriculation, all OP freshmen are required to attend a six week Pre-Freshman Summer Program designed to prepare them for their specific program of study during their first year

Typical courses offered include:

Critical Analysis Writing Individual Research Calculus Pre-Calculus Statistics / QRGeneral Chemistry Economics PsychologyMATLAB Physics for Engineers Python

Academic YearAll OP freshmen are required to take non-credit courses (NCCs), which mirror their credit bearing courses. We also offer NCCs in upper-division math and science courses. Free tutoring is also available to all OP students (freshman-senior) in almost any subject area requested

Counseling All students are assigned an OP Counselor who provides academic and personal guidance throughout their course of study at NYU

ARRAY OF OP NON-CREDIT COURSES (NCC’s)Fall 2018 Sections

Offered CSTEP HEOP Total Enrollment Classification

Algebra Calc Non-Credit Course (NCC) 5 26 39 65 MathCalculus I Non-Credit Course (NCC) 4 23 20 43 MathCalculus II Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 1 1 MathCalculus III Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 1 1 Math

Computer Science: Python Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 3 8 11 Social ScienceCultural Foundations Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 23 23 Social Science

Economics of Global Business NCC 1 1 6 7 Social Science

Freshman Colloquium 14 68 143 211 College Transition & Support

General Chemistry for Engineers Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 3 3 6 Science

General Chemistry Non-Credit Course (NCC) 3 16 14 30 ScienceModern Chemistry Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 1 17 18 Science

Molecular and Cell Biology Non-credit 1 2 1 3 SciencePsychology Non-Credit Course (NCC) 2 17 16 33 Social Science

Social Foundations Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 23 23 Social ScienceStatistics for Behavioral Sciences Non-Credit Course

(NCC) 1 2 4 6 Math

Upper Division Biology Non-Credit Course (NCC) 2 10 18 28 ScienceUpper Division General Chemistry II Non Credit Course

(NCC) 1 3 3 6 Science

Upper Division General Physics Non-Credit Course ( NCC) 1 3 6 9 Science

Upper Division Microbiology Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 3 8 11 ScienceUpper Division Organic Chemistry Non-Credit Course

(NCC) 2 9 11 20 Science

Upper Division Pathophysiology 1 3 9 12 ScienceWriting for Gallatin Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 9 9 Writing

Writing for Tisch Non-Credit Course (NCC) 1 6 6 WritingWriting Intensives Non-Credit course (NCC) 7 37 72 109 Writing

Course Breakdown

Unique Courses Offered 24

Total Sections Offered 55

STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT

● Professional Development

Opportunities

● Peer Mentorship

● Ambassador Program

● Community Building

● Cultural Immersion Trips

CONTACT US AT:

NYU Opportunity Programs18 Washington Place

New York, NY 10003

Phone: 212-998-5690Email: opportunity.programs@nyu.edu

www.nyu.edu/op

HEOP/CSTEP ANDPIPELINE PROGRAMS

AT NYU

ANGELA ELLISPROGRAM MANAGER FOR STUDENT ACCESS PROGRAMS

PIPELINE: MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

AT NYU

PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS

Cycle | Credit | Cost | Content

CONTENT

S.T.E.M. ARTS & MEDIA HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

BUSINESSHEALTH &

EDUCATION STUDIES

COLLEGE PREP

S.T.E.M.● NYU Precollege

● NYU SPS High School Academy

● Summer Math Program for Young Scholars

● Computer Science for Cyber Security (CS4CS)

● STEP/BEST

● Applied Research in Science & Engineering (ARISE)

ARTS & MEDIA● NYU Precollege

● NYU SPS High School Academy

● Tisch Summer High School Program/Tisch Future Artists

● Music & Performing Arts Professions (MPAP)

● High School Summer Art Intensive

● Urban Journalism Workshop

● Coding for Game Design

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

● NYU Precollege

● NYU SPS High School Academy

BUSINESS

● NYU Precollege

● NYU SPS High School Academy

● Music & Performing Arts Professions (MPAP)

HEALTH & EDUCATION SERVICES

● NYU Precollege

● NYU SPS High School Academy

● STEP/BEST

● Applied Research in Science & Engineering

COLLEGE PREP

● NYU College Access Leadership Institute (NYU CALI)

● NYU SPS High School Academy – ASPIRE

● NYU College & Career Lab

APPLICATION & ELIGIBILITY

• Eligibility and application criteria vary by program

• Online Application

• Supporting Materials:• Essays• Academic Transcript• Letters of

Recommendation• Audition or Portfolio

For more information, please visit nyu.edu/highschool

HEOP/CSTEP ANDPIPELINE PROGRAMS

AT NYU

JIMMY SUAREZASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

NYU COLLEGE ACCESS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE