Eligibility

CSTEP is designed to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in scientific, technical, health-related fields or licensed professions.  Applicants must be New York State residents. 

In addition, students must be enrolled full-time and be in good academic standing in an approved scientific, technical, health-related, pre-professional, or professional undergraduate or graduate program of study. 

Economic eligibility for the program is based on published New York State Opportunity Program tables for annual adjusted gross income and the number of individuals residing in the student's household.  A student is considered economically disadvantaged if he or she meets these specific income eligibility requirements.  Each student must submit income documentation to the CSTEP Office as part of the application package.  

Individuals considered under-represented in scientific, technical, health-related fields or licensed professions self-identify as African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native. 

NEW YORK STATE LICENSED PROFESSIONS include:

Acupuncture

Applied Behavior Analysis

- Licensed Behavior Analysts

- Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants

Architecture

Athletic Training

Audiology

Certified Shorthand Reporting

Chiropractic

Clinical Laboratory Technology

- Clinical Laboratory Technologists

- Cytotechnologists

- Clinical Laboratory Technicians

- Certified Histological Technicians

Dentistry

- Dentists

- Dental Anesthesia/Sedation

- Dental Hygienists

- Certified Dental Assistants

Dietetics-Nutrition

Engineering

Geology

Interior Design

Land Surveying

Landscape Architecture

Law

Massage Therapy

Medical Physics

Medicine

- Physicians

- Physician Assistants

- Specialist Assistants

Mental Health Practitioners

- Creative Arts Therapists

- Marriage and Family Therapists

- Mental Health Counselors

- Psychoanalysts

Midwifery

Nursing

- Registered Professional Nurses

- Nurse Practitioners

- Clinical Nurse Specialists

- Licensed Practical Nurses

Occupational Therapy

- Occupational Therapists

- Occupational Therapy Assistants

Ophthalmic Dispensing

Optometry

Pathologists' Assistant

Perfusion

Pharmacy

- Pharmacists

- Pharmacy Establishments

Physical Therapy

- Physical Therapists

- Physical Therapist Assistants

Podiatry

Polysomnographic Technology

Psychology

Public Accountancy

- Certified Public Accountants

- Public Accountants

Respiratory Therapy

- Respiratory Therapists

- Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Social Work

- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Speech-Language Pathology

Teaching in Mathematics or Science

Veterinary Medicine

- Veterinarian

- Veterinary Technician