Application Guide

The STEPP Application Guide contains details of the application process and required documents. Please review all the sections before starting the application. This will help ensure you are fully aware of STEPP’s eligibility and application requirements before investing time and effort in the process.

Sections

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Applicant Profile Form

Understand the initial step, which involves submitting contact information to start the STEPP application. ➔

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Family Information Form

Understand the initial step, which involves submitting family contact information to start the STEPP application. ➔

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Education Information Form

Learn what educational information is required to be sent to STEPP, including transcripts and report cards. ➔

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Application Materials Form

Learn about the application’s required materials, such as testing scores, letters of recommendation, guidelines, and more. ➔

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Essay Information Form

View the essay requirements, including draft submissions, formatting, writing assistance, and more. ➔

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Wrap Up Form

Learn what is required to finalize the application and what occurs after submitting the application. ➔

Application Tutorials

Transition Specialist Ashley Cooper shows prospective students how to complete STEPP 1: The Applicant Profile Form.
Transition Specialist Ashley Cooper shows prospective students how to use Return Codes.
Transition Specialist Ashley Cooper shows prospective students how to open all application forms using the Survey Queue.
Transition Specialist Ashley Cooper shows prospective students how to add their signatures to application forms.
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Recommendations

If a student has asked you to provide a recommendation supporting their application to STEPP’s 2026 cohort, please use the link below to access the Recommendation Form.

Submit Recommendation for Applicant
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Upload Application Materials

If a student has asked you to submit other items for their STEPP application (e.g., transcript, IEP, etc.), please use the link below to access the Application Materials Upload Form for Educators.

Upload Application Materials

Applications Open Wednesday, Oct. 1

The STEPP 2027 Application opens Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. ET!

Apply Now!