Apply for STEP at Old Westbury.

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Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for STEP at Old Westbury, a student must:

  • be in accordance with State Education Department guidelines. Student eligibility determinations are based on indicators of economic disadvantage in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines**

    AND

  • be enrolled in grades 7–12

  • have a GPA of 70 and above

  • be a New York State resident for at least one year

  • be economically disadvantaged as per state guidelines

 

**Income guidelines can usually be verified simply with a letter on school letterhead stating the student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.

For the purpose of STEP, a student is economically disadvantaged if he or she meets the income eligibility criteria (2021-26 STEP Income Eligibility Criteria). The eligibility standards set forth apply only at the time of admission as a first-time student to a STEP program. Once admitted, a student may continue to receive supportive services as needed, even if the family income rises above the current eligibility standards.

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:

    • the student's family is the recipient of family assistance program aid or safety net assistance through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance or a county department of social services; or is the recipient of family day-care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services or a county department of social services; or

    • the student is living with foster parents and no monies are provided from the natural parents; or

    • the student is a ward of the State or a county; or

    • the student is eligible for free or reduced lunch at his or her secondary school based upon family income (verified by the school).

ApplicatioN

To request an application form fill out the form below.

Once you have completed the form, click “Submit” and you will receive an application package shortly. Please allow up to 5 business days to receive the application.