Eligibility
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Eligibility Requirements

Requirements
Students must meet all of the below requirements to be considered for the Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP):
- Be enrolled for current semester
- Be a New York State resident for a minimum of 12 months before applying to the program
Economically disadvantaged (Meet the New York State income eligibility criteria) and/or
- In need of, or would greatly benefit from, academic enrichment or support in the STEM areas (to be determined locally)
How to Apply?
After validating your eligibility by checking the requirements above, click below and fill out the brief application. Upon submission, you should receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application.
Revised: March 22, 2026