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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.

For a list of Professions Licensed, Registered, or Certified by the Board of Regents please visit the Office of Professions at http://www.op.nysed.gov/

Program Services

  • CSTEP provides academic enrichment and research experience in STEM content areas. 
  • 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

  • New York state resident

           AND

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

                      OR

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

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 New York State DREAM Act

For more information on the Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act, visit https://www.hesc.ny.gov/dream/

Contact Information

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