Who is Eligible for CSTEP?
To be eligible for SUNY Poly's CSTEP Program, students must be:
- A U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
- A New York State resident (for at least 12 months)
- Enrolled full time at SUNY Poly
- African-American, Latino/Hispanic American, Alaskan Native, Native American or demonstrate
economic disadvantage (based on State income eligibility criteria) - Have a required 2.25 GPA
- Interested in pursuing a career in STEM or a New York State Licensed profession
NYSED CSTEP and STEP Income Eligibility Criteria 2021-22
2020-2021 Eligible Household Income
- # Of HH dependents - 1 = $23,107
- # Of HH dependents - 2 = $31,284
- # Of HH dependents - 3 = $39,461
- # Of HH dependents - 4 = $47,638
- # Of HH dependents - 5 = $55,815
- # Of HH dependents - 6 = $63,992
- # Of HH dependents - 7 = $72,169
- # Of HH dependents - 8 = $80,346
For 2020-2021, add $8,177 for each family member in excess of 8
