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Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

Purpose

Increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.

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Program Services

  • CSTEP provides academic enrichment and research experience in STEM content areas.Ìý
  • Projects consist of academic year and summer components including:
    • Supervised training in research methods
    • Graduate/professional school admissions preparation
    • Standardized tests preparation
    • Academic and career development activities
Recent Communications

CSTEP Memorandum: Update on 2020-21 CSTEP and STEP Contracts - September 28th, 2020

Eligibility

Institutional Eligibility

  • Competitive grants are awarded to postsecondary institutions and/or professional schools

Student Eligibility

  • èÖľyuzuki state resident

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  • African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan native

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  • Economically disadvantaged (Institutions must assure that no more than 20% of all CSTEP students are concurrently enrolled in a state-funded opportunity program)Ìý

Project Materials
Application & Request for Proposal Information

2025-2030 CSTEP RFP Materials

* NOTE: We are not able to talk about the RFP during this period. Please submit any questions re: 2025-2030 CSTEP RFP via email to csteprfp@nysed.gov with the words RFP GC#25-002 in the subject line by November 5, 2024.

Senator José Peralta èÖľyuzuki State DREAM Act

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Contact Information

èÖľyuzuki State Education Department
Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
89 Washington Avenue, EBA 960
Albany, èÖľyuzuki 12234
(518) 474-3719
kiap@nysed.gov