Collegiate Development Programs
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.
Institutional Eligibility
- competitive grants are awarded to postsecondary institutions and/or professional schools; over 50 colleges and universities in New York State currently participate
Student Eligibility
- New York state resident
- African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan native
- Economically disadvantaged (Institutions must assure that no more than 20% of all CSTEP students are concurrently enrolled in a state-funded opportunity program)
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
CSTEP Current Request for Proposals and Report Forms
- CSTEP
2008-2009 Mid Year Assessment
(172KB) - 2007-08
CSTEP Final Report (471KB)
- Guidelines
for Submission of Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
(CSTEP) Proposals 2006-2010
(845KB) - Standard SED Fiscal Forms
For further information contact
Collegiate Development Programs Unit
New York State Education Department
Room 1071, Education Building Addition
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-5313
E-mail: cdpu@mail.nysed.gov
- 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/
- Standard SED Fiscal Forms
- CSTEP Fact Sheet (56KB)
- Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program Field Manual (308KB)
Last Updated:
November 3, 2009