Advocacy 2026
Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together
Advocacy Season 2026
Wave 1: Letter Writing Campaign
Please use this easy online form linked below to write to your local legislator and legislative leaders, and ask that they:
- Restore cuts to CSTEP and STEP
- Increase funding by 20% or $7.8 million
- Create a NYS alternative loan option for New York students pursuing graduate and professional degrees
Your advocacy matters! When we speak together, we protect opportunity, strengthen our workforce, and invest in the leaders New York State needs for tomorrow.
Your voice matters, and it needs to be heard! Follow the steps below to get started!
- Fill in Name, Email, and Address
- Complete the email verification if prompted
- Choose Topic: Higher Education
- Make sure to click SUBMIT and get a confirmation
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Facts about CSTEP & STEP
Be a Champion for CSTEP and STEP! Send Letters to your Local and State Legislators
Join us in championing our students by sharing with legislators why CSTEP/STEP is essential to your success. Take just a moment to make a difference—send a personalized or prewritten (editable) email to your legislators today and help secure the future of these life-changing programs. Every message counts!
Take Action Now!
We’ve made it easy for you to participate in this important campaign using the VoterVoice platform. In just 90 seconds, you can help us advocate for both a restoration of projected cuts in funding and request increased funding for programs that are changing lives.
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