Purpose and Program Services
 To increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health related fields and the licensed professions
STEP provides academic enrichment in science and mathematics content areas. Projects consist of academic year and summer components including:
- Core subject instruction/Regents exam preparation
- Supervised practical training
Supervised research training
- College admissions counseling
- Standardized tests preparation
- Career awareness/development activities
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STEP Mid Year Assessment 2008-2009 - Postmarked by February 9, 2009 (MS WORD)
2008-2009 Roster of STEP programs(PDF)
Science and Technology Entry Program Field Manual (PDF)
07-08 STEP Final Report (MS WORD)- 07-08 STEP Final Report (PDF)
2006-2010 Guidelines for Submission of Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Proposals (Revised as of 2/1/06) (PDF)
Attachments (PDF)
Standard SED Fiscal Forms
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Institutional Eligibility
Competitive grants are awarded to institutions of higher education (IHE). IHE's administer projects in schools/school districts with 20 percent or more enrollment of historically underrepresented students. |
Student Eligibility
STEP serves secondary school students all over New York State. Students must be:
- Enrolled in Grades 7-12
- Economically disadvantaged, or Black, Latino, Alaskan Native, or American Indian; and will benefit from academic enrichment.
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The Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship - awards are available to New York State residents who are economically disadvantaged and/or a member of an underrepresented minority group, beginning or engaged in an approved program leading to a degree in a profession licensed by the Regents.
For more information on The Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship, please visit http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm
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List of Professions Licensed, Registered, or Certified by the Board of Regents
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Impact and Accomplishments
STEP Results:
STEP students perform better than their peers in Regents mathematics and science courses
Grade 12 STEP students graduate at a higher rate with Regents diplomas than their peers
More STEP graduates pursue postsecondary education than their peers
STEP Improves Student Readiness:
Enriches science and mathematics instruction
Provides laboratories for supervised training in research method
Conducts summer programs
Provides standardized test preparation and practice
Assists students with the college application process
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2007 2008 STEP Summary
- 81% of Grade 12 grade students graduate
- 88% of STEP graduates enrolled in college
- 63% of college going grads pursue MST
- 8772 students served (Grades 7-12)
- 51 STEP Projects
- 85% of STEP High School Graduates Received Regents Diplomas
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Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010
- Current Appropriation: $10.2 million
- Number of Projects Funded: 51
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