STEP and C-STEP help increase the enrollment and retention of underrepresented high school (STEP) and college (C-STEP) students programs that lead to professional licensure and employment in scientific, technical, or health-related fields. STEP and C-STEP provide many academic support services to students in the programs, including standardized test preparation, math and science enrichment, tutoring in foundation courses, financial assistance for college applications, and career guidance. For more information on STEP click here and C-STEP click here.
KEY POINTS
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The STEP/CSTEP programs are designed to increase the enrollment and retention of underrepresented high school (STEP) and college students (CSTEP) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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STEP and C-STEP provide academic enrichment and research experience in STEM content areas.
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There are a total of 59 STEP programs, of those, 29 STEP programs are located at 26 Independent colleges and universities.
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There are a total of 54 CSTEP programs, of those, 20 STEP programs are located at 20 Independent colleges and universities.
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Funding for the STEP/C-STEP programs has not increased since 2016.
NEW YORK STATE BUDGET
2019-20: $27.79 million
2018-19: $27.79 million
2017-18: $27.79 million
2016-17: $27.79 million
2015-16: $23.16 million
2014-15: $20.13 million