NYS STEM Incentive Program

The NYS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program offers tuition for students who graduate in the top 10% of their NYS high school class & pursue a degree in STEM at SUNY or CUNY.

Eligibility

Students must meet the following requirements:

• Be in the top 10% of your NYS high school graduating class
• Must apply in your high school senior year
• Attend a SUNY or CUNY college immediately following high school graduation
• Pursue a degree in an approved STEM program of study
• Enrolled in a full-time study (at least 12 credits per term)
• Live in NYS and work in an approved STEM occupation for five years

Deadline & Application

The deadline for this program is August 15, 2026, for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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