Eligibility

The selection of students will also take into account factors such as motivation, academic grades, interest in mathematics and science, career interest in one of the New York state licensed professions, and potential for success in the program.

STEP students at the zoo.

Who can participate?

  • Enrolled in Grades 7-12
  • NYS resident
  • Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • In accordance with State Education Department (SED) guidance, student eligibility determinations are based on indicators of economic disadvantage, in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines.
  • Additional documentation of household income need not be collected to determine eligibility under economic disadvantage if the student falls into one of the following categories, and documentation is available to demonstrate income eligibility criteria.  (see below)