Students may be eligible for CSTEP if they:
- Are New York State residents
- Meet income eligibility guidelines and/or are receiving assistance from a social safety net (Medicaid, SNAP, etc.)
- Are majoring in an approved STEM, health, or licensed profession
Not sure if you qualify? We encourage students to apply or contact the CSTEP office with questions.
Also, please see the attached reference chart to see if you qualify based on income. Be sure you are using the 2026-27 numbers to the right of the chart.
| Household Size | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | 2026–27 |
| 1 | $23,606 | $23,828 | $25,142 | $26,973 | $27,861 | $28,953 |
| 2 | $31,894 | $32,227 | $33,874 | $36,482 | $37,814 | $39,128 |
| 3 | $40,182 | $40,626 | $42,606 | $45,991 | $47,767 | $49,303 |
| 4 | $48,470 | $49,025 | $51,338 | $55,500 | $57,720 | $59,478 |
| 5 | $56,758 | $57,424 | $60,070 | $65,009 | $67,673 | $69,653 |
| 6 | $65,046 | $65,823 | $68,802 | $74,518 | $77,626 | $79,828 |
| 7 | $73,334 | $74,222 | $77,534 | $84,027 | $87,579 | $90,003 |
| 8 | $81,622 | $82,621 | $86,266 | $93,536 | $97,532 | $100,178 |
To apply please complete the Microsoft Forms application below: