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.
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/
- CSTEP Roster 2012-2013
(128KB) - CSTEP Fact Sheet
(56KB) - Impact and Accomplishments of CSTEP
- 2011-2015 CSTEP Field Manual
(308KB)
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

For further information contact
Collegiate Development Programs Unit
New York State Education Department
Room 965, Education Building Addition
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 486-6042
E-mail: cdpu@mail.nysed.gov
Last Updated:
April 10, 2013


