CSTEP

Student Eligibility:

In accordance with State Education Department guidelines, student eligibility determinations are based on indicators of economic disadvantage in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines.

Students must meet the following criteria: 

• New York State Resident
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student
• Majoring in and/or pursuing a licensed profession (accounting, social work, psychology, law, math/science education, etc.), Medical/health-related profession or a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
• Good Academic Standing
• Economically disadvantaged. Please see New York State Education Department C/STEP & HEOP Income Eligibility Criteria:

  New York State Education Department C/STEP & HEOP Income Eligibility Criteria

  Household Size	2026-2027 Eligible Income	2027-2028 Eligible Income
  1	$28,953	$29,526
  2	$39,128	$40,034
  3	$49,303	$50,542
  4	$59,478	$61,050
  5	$69,653	$71,558
  6	$79,828	$82,066
  7	$90,003	$92,574
  8	$100,178	$103,082

  For 2027-28, add $10,508 for each additional family member in excess of 8. 

The following will be required for application review:

• Completed application form  
• Unofficial Transcript   (must be submitted every semester)
• Documentation confirming economically disadvantaged status is required for all applicants. Said economic disadvantage documentation would be a copy of the student’s FAFSA and/or a signed copy of all applicable and most recent tax returns (IRS form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or 4506). The economic eligibility standards set forth apply only at the time of admission as a first-time student to a CSTEP program.